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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.40, 676.56 and 246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.40, 676.56 and 246.04 is: 368.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.40 : 676.56 = 246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.40/676.56 = 246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.40x = 676.56 × 246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.40x = 166,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,460.82/451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.77

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