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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.86, 622.19 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.86, 622.19 and 243.86 is: 336.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.86 : 622.19 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.86/622.19 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.86x = 622.19 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.86x = 151,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,727.59/450.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.53

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