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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.77, 676.76 and 246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.77, 676.76 and 246.04 is: 369.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.77 : 676.76 = 246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.77/676.76 = 246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.77x = 676.76 × 246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.77x = 166,507.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,507.11/450.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.39

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