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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.70, 676.11 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.70, 676.11 and 243.18 is: 364.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.70 : 676.11 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.70/676.11 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.70x = 676.11 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.70x = 164,416.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,416.43/451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.00

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