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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.45, 684.42 and 245.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.45, 684.42 and 245.10 is: 367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.45 : 684.42 = 245.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.45/684.42 = 245.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.45x = 684.42 × 245.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.45x = 167,751.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,751.34/456.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.51

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