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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.59, 623.20 and 244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.59, 623.20 and 244.59 is: 337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.59 : 623.20 = 244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.59/623.20 = 244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.59x = 623.20 × 244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.59x = 152,431.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,431.13/451.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.54

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