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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.09, 675.54 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.09, 675.54 and 244.98 is: 367.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.09 : 675.54 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.09/675.54 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.09x = 675.54 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.09x = 165,493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,493.79/450.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.69

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