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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.40, 676.70 and 246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.40, 676.70 and 246.07 is: 368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.40 : 676.70 = 246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.40/676.70 = 246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.40x = 676.70 × 246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.40x = 166,510.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,510.96/451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.88

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