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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.83, 623.52 and 244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.83, 623.52 and 244.83 is: 337.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.83 : 623.52 = 244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.83/623.52 = 244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.83x = 623.52 × 244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.83x = 152,656.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,656.40/451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.86

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