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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.48, 675.42 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.48, 675.42 and 244.53 is: 366.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.48 : 675.42 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.48/675.42 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.48x = 675.42 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.48x = 165,160.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,160.45/450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.63

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