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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.70, 623.35 and 244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.70, 623.35 and 244.70 is: 337.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.70 : 623.35 = 244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.70/623.35 = 244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.70x = 623.35 × 244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.70x = 152,533.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,533.75/451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.69

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