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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.90, 623.73 and 341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.90, 623.73 and 341.20 is: 470.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.90 : 623.73 = 341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.90/623.73 = 341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.90x = 623.73 × 341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.90x = 212,816.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,816.68/451.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.94

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