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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.78, 676.44 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.78, 676.44 and 245.28 is: 368.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.78 : 676.44 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.78/676.44 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.78x = 676.44 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.78x = 165,917.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,917.20/450.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.07

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