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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.74, 622.01 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.74, 622.01 and 243.74 is: 336.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.74 : 622.01 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.74/622.01 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.74x = 622.01 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.74x = 151,606.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,606.22/450.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.35

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