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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.79, 676.44 and 245.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.79, 676.44 and 245.38 is: 368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.79 : 676.44 = 245.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.79/676.44 = 245.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.79x = 676.44 × 245.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.79x = 165,982.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,982.52/450.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.20

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