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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.09, 677.04 and 245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.09, 677.04 and 245.98 is: 369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.09 : 677.04 = 245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.09/677.04 = 245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.09x = 677.04 × 245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.09x = 166,538.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,538.30/451.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.19

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