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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.50, 674.30 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.50, 674.30 and 244.58 is: 366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.50 : 674.30 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.50/674.30 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.50x = 674.30 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.50x = 164,920.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,920.29/450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.08

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