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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.37, 677.06 and 246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.37, 677.06 and 246.04 is: 369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.37 : 677.06 = 246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.37/677.06 = 246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.37x = 677.06 × 246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.37x = 166,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,581.84/451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.06

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