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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.97, 676.45 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.97, 676.45 and 245.48 is: 368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.97 : 676.45 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.97/676.45 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.97x = 676.45 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.97x = 166,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,055.68/450.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.22

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