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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.68, 676.32 and 245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.68, 676.32 and 245.30 is: 368.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.68 : 676.32 = 245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.68/676.32 = 245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.68x = 676.32 × 245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.68x = 165,901.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,901.30/450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.11

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