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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.81, 675.80 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.81, 675.80 and 245.13 is: 367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.81 : 675.80 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.81/675.80 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.81x = 675.80 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.81x = 165,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,657.63/450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.47

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