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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.11, 623.37 and 340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.11, 623.37 and 340.40 is: 470.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.11 : 623.37 = 340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.11/623.37 = 340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.11x = 623.37 × 340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.11x = 212,192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,192.03/451.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.38

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