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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.18, 675.72 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.18, 675.72 and 244.74 is: 367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.18 : 675.72 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.18/675.72 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.18x = 675.72 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.18x = 165,375.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,375.71/450.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.35

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