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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.59, 677.41 and 246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.59, 677.41 and 246.65 is: 369.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.59 : 677.41 = 246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.59/677.41 = 246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.59x = 677.41 × 246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.59x = 167,079.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,079.17/452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.16

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