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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.70, 676.65 and 245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.70, 676.65 and 245.96 is: 368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.70 : 676.65 = 245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.70/676.65 = 245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.70x = 676.65 × 245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.70x = 166,428.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,428.83/451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.45

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