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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.77, 677.77 and 246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.77, 677.77 and 246.29 is: 369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.77 : 677.77 = 246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.77/677.77 = 246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.77x = 677.77 × 246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.77x = 166,927.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,927.97/451.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.50

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