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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.79, 623.46 and 244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.79, 623.46 and 244.79 is: 337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.79 : 623.46 = 244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.79/623.46 = 244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.79x = 623.46 × 244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.79x = 152,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,613.66/451.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.80

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