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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.29, 676.42 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.29, 676.42 and 245.40 is: 367.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.29 : 676.42 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.29/676.42 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.29x = 676.42 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.29x = 165,992.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,992.85/451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.82

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