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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.80, 675.96 and 245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.80, 675.96 and 245.36 is: 367.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.80 : 675.96 = 245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.80/675.96 = 245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.80x = 675.96 × 245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.80x = 165,853.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,853.55/450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.91

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