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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.20, 621.95 and 340.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.20, 621.95 and 340.49 is: 469.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.20 : 621.95 = 340.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.20/621.95 = 340.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.20x = 621.95 × 340.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.20x = 211,762.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,762.94/451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.33

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