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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.53, 677.34 and 246.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.53, 677.34 and 246.39 is: 369.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.53 : 677.34 = 246.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.53/677.34 = 246.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.53x = 677.34 × 246.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.53x = 166,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,890.88/451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.62

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