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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.97, 677.95 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.97, 677.95 and 246.48 is: 369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.97 : 677.95 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.97/677.95 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.97x = 677.95 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.97x = 167,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,101.12/451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.72

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