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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.20, 677.40 and 246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.20, 677.40 and 246.46 is: 369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.20 : 677.40 = 246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.20/677.40 = 246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.20x = 677.40 × 246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.20x = 166,952.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,952.00/452.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.20

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