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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.51, 623.08 and 244.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.51, 623.08 and 244.51 is: 337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.51 : 623.08 = 244.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.51/623.08 = 244.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.51x = 623.08 × 244.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.51x = 152,345.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,345.56/451.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.42

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