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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.40, 623.04 and 340.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.40, 623.04 and 340.70 is: 470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.40 : 623.04 = 340.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.40/623.04 = 340.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.40x = 623.04 × 340.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.40x = 212,269.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,269.73/451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.25

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