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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.01, 674.98 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.01, 674.98 and 244.52 is: 366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.01 : 674.98 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.01/674.98 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.01x = 674.98 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.01x = 165,046.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,046.03/450.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.76

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