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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 676.95 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 676.95 and 245.82 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 676.95 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/676.95 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 676.95 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 166,407.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,407.85/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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