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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.78, 678.06 and 246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.78, 678.06 and 246.50 is: 369.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.78 : 678.06 = 246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.78/678.06 = 246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.78x = 678.06 × 246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.78x = 167,141.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,141.79/451.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.96

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