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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.92, 676.80 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.92, 676.80 and 246.18 is: 368.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.92 : 676.80 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.92/676.80 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.92x = 676.80 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.92x = 166,614.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,614.62/451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.68

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