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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.96, 623.69 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.96, 623.69 and 244.96 is: 338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.96 : 623.69 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.96/623.69 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.96x = 623.69 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.96x = 152,775.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,775.98/451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.03

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