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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.43, 676.07 and 245.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.43, 676.07 and 245.49 is: 367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.43 : 676.07 = 245.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.43/676.07 = 245.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.43x = 676.07 × 245.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.43x = 165,967.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,967.81/451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.65

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