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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.56, 676.30 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.56, 676.30 and 245.92 is: 368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.56 : 676.30 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.56/676.30 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.56x = 676.30 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.56x = 166,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,315.70/451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.31

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