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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452, 676.58 and 246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452, 676.58 and 246.02 is: 368.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 676.58 = 246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/676.58 = 246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 676.58 × 246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 166,452.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,452.21/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.26

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