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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.34, 676.47 and 245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.34, 676.47 and 245.90 is: 368.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.34 : 676.47 = 245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.34/676.47 = 245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.34x = 676.47 × 245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.34x = 166,343.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,343.97/451.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.56

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