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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.48, 677.82 and 246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.48, 677.82 and 246.16 is: 369.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.48 : 677.82 = 246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.48/677.82 = 246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.48x = 677.82 × 246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.48x = 166,852.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,852.17/451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.57

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