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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.42, 678.17 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.42, 678.17 and 246.54 is: 369.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.42 : 678.17 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.42/678.17 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.42x = 678.17 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.42x = 167,199.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,199.19/452.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.57

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