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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.22, 676.31 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.22, 676.31 and 245.89 is: 368.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.22 : 676.31 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.22/676.31 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.22x = 676.31 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.22x = 166,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,294.48/451.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.54

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