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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.72, 624.54 and 335.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.72, 624.54 and 335.08 is: 463.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.72 : 624.54 = 335.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.72/624.54 = 335.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.72x = 624.54 × 335.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.72x = 209,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,270.86/451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.28

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