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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.55, 623.13 and 244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.55, 623.13 and 244.55 is: 337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.55 : 623.13 = 244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.55/623.13 = 244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.55x = 623.13 × 244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.55x = 152,385.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,385.64/451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.47

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