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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.65, 677.07 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.65, 677.07 and 246.32 is: 369.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.65 : 677.07 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.65/677.07 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.65x = 677.07 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.65x = 166,772.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,772.50/451.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.25

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