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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 677.82 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 677.82 and 246.30 is: 369.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 677.82 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/677.82 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 677.82 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 166,947.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,947.07/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.61

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