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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.86, 623.53 and 333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.86, 623.53 and 333.91 is: 460.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.86 : 623.53 = 333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.86/623.53 = 333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.86x = 623.53 × 333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.86x = 208,198.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,198.12/451.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.76

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