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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.94, 622.30 and 243.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.94, 622.30 and 243.94 is: 336.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.94 : 622.30 = 243.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.94/622.30 = 243.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.94x = 622.30 × 243.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.94x = 151,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,801.70/450.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.64

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