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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.86, 623.07 and 340.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.86, 623.07 and 340.62 is: 469.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.86 : 623.07 = 340.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.86/623.07 = 340.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.86x = 623.07 × 340.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.86x = 212,230.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,230.10/451.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.68

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