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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.47, 623.03 and 244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.47, 623.03 and 244.47 is: 337.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.47 : 623.03 = 244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.47/623.03 = 244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.47x = 623.03 × 244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.47x = 152,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,311.53/451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.37

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