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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.34, 675.79 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.34, 675.79 and 245.07 is: 367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.34 : 675.79 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.34/675.79 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.34x = 675.79 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.34x = 165,615.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,615.24/450.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.76

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