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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.43, 676.58 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.43, 676.58 and 245.57 is: 368.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.43 : 676.58 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.43/676.58 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.43x = 676.58 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.43x = 166,143.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,143.14/451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.04

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