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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.13, 678 and 246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.13, 678 and 246.64 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.13 : 678 = 246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.13/678 = 246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.13x = 678 × 246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.13x = 167,221.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,221.92/452.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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