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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.08, 677.42 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.08, 677.42 and 246.44 is: 369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.08 : 677.42 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.08/677.42 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.08x = 677.42 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.08x = 166,943.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,943.38/452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.28

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