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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.99, 623.74 and 244.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.99, 623.74 and 244.99 is: 338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.99 : 623.74 = 244.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.99/623.74 = 244.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.99x = 623.74 × 244.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.99x = 152,805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,805.72/451.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.08

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