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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.41, 621.56 and 243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.41, 621.56 and 243.41 is: 335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.41 : 621.56 = 243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.41/621.56 = 243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.41x = 621.56 × 243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.41x = 151,291.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,291.89/450.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.90

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