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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.97, 623.72 and 244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.97, 623.72 and 244.97 is: 338.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.97 : 623.72 = 244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.97/623.72 = 244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.97x = 623.72 × 244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.97x = 152,791.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,791.46/451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.06

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