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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.63, 623.24 and 244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.63, 623.24 and 244.63 is: 337.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.63 : 623.24 = 244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.63/623.24 = 244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.63x = 623.24 × 244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.63x = 152,460.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,460.70/451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.58

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