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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.54, 675.68 and 245.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.54, 675.68 and 245.21 is: 367.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.54 : 675.68 = 245.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.54/675.68 = 245.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.54x = 675.68 × 245.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.54x = 165,678.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,678.89/450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.73

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