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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.30, 674.98 and 244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.30, 674.98 and 244.43 is: 366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.30 : 674.98 = 244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.30/674.98 = 244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.30x = 674.98 × 244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.30x = 164,980.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,980.76/450.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.38

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