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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.17, 674.79 and 244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.17, 674.79 and 244.31 is: 366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.17 : 674.79 = 244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.17/674.79 = 244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.17x = 674.79 × 244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.17x = 164,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,853.65/450.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.20

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