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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 675.72 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 675.72 and 245.48 is: 367.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 675.72 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/675.72 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 675.72 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 165,875.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,875.75/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.44

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