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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.46, 623.00 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.46, 623.00 and 244.46 is: 337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.46 : 623.00 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.46/623.00 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.46x = 623.00 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.46x = 152,296.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,296.08/451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.34

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