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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.70, 623.93 and 333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.70, 623.93 and 333.91 is: 461.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.70 : 623.93 = 333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.70/623.93 = 333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.70x = 623.93 × 333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.70x = 208,333.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,333.24/451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.23

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