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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.17, 676.35 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.17, 676.35 and 245.43 is: 367.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.17 : 676.35 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.17/676.35 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.17x = 676.35 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.17x = 165,996.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,996.58/451.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.92

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