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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451, 622.50 and 340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451, 622.50 and 340.36 is: 469.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451 : 622.50 = 340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451/622.50 = 340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451x = 622.50 × 340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451x = 211,874.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,874.10/451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.79

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