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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 675.56 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 675.56 and 245.39 is: 367.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 675.56 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/675.56 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 675.56 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 165,772.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,772.90/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.80

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