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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.80, 623.48 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.80, 623.48 and 244.80 is: 337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.80 : 623.48 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.80/623.48 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.80x = 623.48 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.80x = 152,627.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,627.90/451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.82

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