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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.50, 676.16 and 245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.50, 676.16 and 245.27 is: 368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.50 : 676.16 = 245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.50/676.16 = 245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.50x = 676.16 × 245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.50x = 165,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,837.16/450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.12

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