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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.30, 677.19 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.30, 677.19 and 245.88 is: 368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.30 : 677.19 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.30/677.19 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.30x = 677.19 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.30x = 166,504.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,504.09/451.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.95

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