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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.24, 677.76 and 246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.24, 677.76 and 246.28 is: 369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.24 : 677.76 = 246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.24/677.76 = 246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.24x = 677.76 × 246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.24x = 166,918.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,918.73/452.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.09

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