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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.13, 676.50 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.13, 676.50 and 245.64 is: 368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.13 : 676.50 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.13/676.50 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.13x = 676.50 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.13x = 166,175.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,175.46/451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.35

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