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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.91, 623.63 and 244.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.91, 623.63 and 244.91 is: 337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.91 : 623.63 = 244.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.91/623.63 = 244.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.91x = 623.63 × 244.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.91x = 152,730.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,730.11/451.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.97

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