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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.01, 677.98 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.01, 677.98 and 246.52 is: 369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.01 : 677.98 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.01/677.98 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.01x = 677.98 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.01x = 167,135.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,135.63/452.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.76

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