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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.10, 677.63 and 246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.10, 677.63 and 246.77 is: 369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.10 : 677.63 = 246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.10/677.63 = 246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.10x = 677.63 × 246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.10x = 167,214.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,214.13/452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.86

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