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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.55, 677.03 and 245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.55, 677.03 and 245.93 is: 368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.55 : 677.03 = 245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.55/677.03 = 245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.55x = 677.03 × 245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.55x = 166,497.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,497.37/451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.72

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