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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.73, 675.92 and 245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.73, 675.92 and 245.01 is: 367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.73 : 675.92 = 245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.73/675.92 = 245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.73x = 675.92 × 245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.73x = 165,608.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,608.67/450.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.43

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