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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.92, 623.18 and 340.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.92, 623.18 and 340.35 is: 470.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.92 : 623.18 = 340.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.92/623.18 = 340.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.92x = 623.18 × 340.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.92x = 212,097.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,097.61/450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.37

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