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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.64, 621.89 and 243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.64, 621.89 and 243.64 is: 336.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.64 : 621.89 = 243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.64/621.89 = 243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.64x = 621.89 × 243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.64x = 151,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,516.06/450.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.22

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