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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.93, 677.33 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.93, 677.33 and 243.18 is: 364.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.93 : 677.33 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.93/677.33 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.93x = 677.33 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.93x = 164,711.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,711.89/451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.46

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