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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.88, 675.80 and 245.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.88, 675.80 and 245.62 is: 368.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.88 : 675.80 = 245.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.88/675.80 = 245.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.88x = 675.80 × 245.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.88x = 165,990.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,990.53/450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.15

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