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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.98, 677.84 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.98, 677.84 and 246.51 is: 369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.98 : 677.84 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.98/677.84 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.98x = 677.84 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.98x = 167,093.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,093.11/451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.69

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