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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.06, 677.81 and 245.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.06, 677.81 and 245.78 is: 369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.06 : 677.81 = 245.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.06/677.81 = 245.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.06x = 677.81 × 245.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.06x = 166,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,592.14/451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.33

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