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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.80, 623.02 and 333.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.80, 623.02 and 333.57 is: 459.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.80 : 623.02 = 333.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.80/623.02 = 333.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.80x = 623.02 × 333.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.80x = 207,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,820.78/451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.98

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