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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.09, 676.65 and 246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.09, 676.65 and 246.15 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.09 : 676.65 = 246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.09/676.65 = 246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.09x = 676.65 × 246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.09x = 166,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,557.40/452.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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