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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.33, 621.44 and 248.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.33, 621.44 and 248.43 is: 342.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.33 : 621.44 = 248.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.33/621.44 = 248.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.33x = 621.44 × 248.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.33x = 154,383.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,383.10/450.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.82

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