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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.81, 470.89 and 328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.81, 470.89 and 328.51 is: 453.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.81 : 470.89 = 328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.81/470.89 = 328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.81x = 470.89 × 328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.81x = 154,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,689.50/340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.89

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