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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.09, 677.90 and 246.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.09, 677.90 and 246.17 is: 369.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.09 : 677.90 = 246.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.09/677.90 = 246.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.09x = 677.90 × 246.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.09x = 166,877.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,877.41/452.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.12

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