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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.83, 676.28 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.83, 676.28 and 245.89 is: 368.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.83 : 676.28 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.83/676.28 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.83x = 676.28 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.83x = 166,291.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,291.95/451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.04

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