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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.24, 623.61 and 340.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.24, 623.61 and 340.67 is: 470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.24 : 623.61 = 340.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.24/623.61 = 340.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.24x = 623.61 × 340.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.24x = 212,445.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,445.22/451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.80

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