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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.98, 624.57 and 334.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.98, 624.57 and 334.75 is: 461.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.98 : 624.57 = 334.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.98/624.57 = 334.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.98x = 624.57 × 334.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.98x = 209,074.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,074.81/452.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.55

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