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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.61, 621.84 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.61, 621.84 and 243.61 is: 336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.61 : 621.84 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.61/621.84 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.61x = 621.84 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.61x = 151,486.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,486.51/450.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.18

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