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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.84, 676.96 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.84, 676.96 and 245.84 is: 368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.84 : 676.96 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.84/676.96 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.84x = 676.96 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.84x = 166,423.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,423.85/451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.32

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