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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.75, 678.02 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.75, 678.02 and 246.52 is: 370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.75 : 678.02 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.75/678.02 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.75x = 678.02 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.75x = 167,145.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,145.49/451.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.00

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