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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.66, 675.68 and 245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.66, 675.68 and 245.33 is: 367.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.66 : 675.68 = 245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.66/675.68 = 245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.66x = 675.68 × 245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.66x = 165,759.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,759.97/450.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.82

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