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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.22, 631.74 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.22, 631.74 and 340.20 is: 469.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.22 : 631.74 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.22/631.74 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.22x = 631.74 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.22x = 214,917.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,917.95/458.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.03

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