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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.55, 674.58 and 244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.55, 674.58 and 244.65 is: 366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.55 : 674.58 = 244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.55/674.58 = 244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.55x = 674.58 × 244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.55x = 165,038.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,038.07/450.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.30

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