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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.49, 623.05 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.49, 623.05 and 244.49 is: 337.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.49 : 623.05 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.49/623.05 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.49x = 623.05 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.49x = 152,326.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,326.85/451.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.39

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