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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.69, 676.44 and 245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.69, 676.44 and 245.74 is: 368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.69 : 676.44 = 245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.69/676.44 = 245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.69x = 676.44 × 245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.69x = 166,228.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,228.37/451.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.02

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