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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.23, 641.34 and 340.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.23, 641.34 and 340.67 is: 469.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.23 : 641.34 = 340.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.23/641.34 = 340.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.23x = 641.34 × 340.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.23x = 218,485.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,485.30/465.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.63

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