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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.32, 677.13 and 245.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.32, 677.13 and 245.62 is: 368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.32 : 677.13 = 245.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.32/677.13 = 245.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.32x = 677.13 × 245.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.32x = 166,316.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,316.67/451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.51

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