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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.58, 675.17 and 244.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.58, 675.17 and 244.94 is: 367.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.58 : 675.17 = 244.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.58/675.17 = 244.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.58x = 675.17 × 244.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.58x = 165,376.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,376.14/450.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.03

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