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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.18, 677.70 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.18, 677.70 and 246.32 is: 369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.18 : 677.70 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.18/677.70 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.18x = 677.70 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.18x = 166,931.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,931.06/452.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.17

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