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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.88, 678 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.88, 678 and 246.20 is: 369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.88 : 678 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.88/678 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.88x = 678 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.88x = 166,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,923.60/451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.40

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