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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.49, 622.72 and 340.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.49, 622.72 and 340.97 is: 470.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.49 : 622.72 = 340.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.49/622.72 = 340.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.49x = 622.72 × 340.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.49x = 212,328.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,328.84/451.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.28

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