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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.40, 675.72 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.40, 675.72 and 244.92 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.40 : 675.72 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.40/675.72 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.40x = 675.72 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.40x = 165,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,497.34/450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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