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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.30, 623.63 and 340.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.30, 623.63 and 340.58 is: 470.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.30 : 623.63 = 340.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.30/623.63 = 340.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.30x = 623.63 × 340.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.30x = 212,393.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,393.64/451.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.63

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