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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.94, 622.31 and 340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.94, 622.31 and 340.22 is: 469.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.94 : 622.31 = 340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.94/622.31 = 340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.94x = 622.31 × 340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.94x = 211,722.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,722.31/450.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.51

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