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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.17, 677.05 and 245.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.17, 677.05 and 245.87 is: 368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.17 : 677.05 = 245.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.17/677.05 = 245.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.17x = 677.05 × 245.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.17x = 166,467.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,467.36/451.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.97

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