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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.40, 629.10 and 340.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.40, 629.10 and 340.38 is: 470.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.40 : 629.10 = 340.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.40/629.10 = 340.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.40x = 629.10 × 340.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.40x = 214,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,133.06/455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.21

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