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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.45, 623.01 and 244.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.45, 623.01 and 244.45 is: 337.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.45 : 623.01 = 244.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.45/623.01 = 244.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.45x = 623.01 × 244.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.45x = 152,295.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,295.82/451.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.35

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