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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.76, 677.82 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.76, 677.82 and 246.09 is: 369.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.76 : 677.82 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.76/677.82 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.76x = 677.82 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.76x = 166,801.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,801.33/451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.23

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