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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.63, 675.60 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.63, 675.60 and 245.16 is: 367.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.63 : 675.60 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.63/675.60 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.63x = 675.60 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.63x = 165,630.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,630.10/450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.55

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