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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.31, 675.05 and 244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.31, 675.05 and 244.63 is: 366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.31 : 675.05 = 244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.31/675.05 = 244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.31x = 675.05 × 244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.31x = 165,136.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,136.26/450.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.72

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