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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.68, 678.54 and 244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.68, 678.54 and 244.48 is: 366.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.68 : 678.54 = 244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.68/678.54 = 244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.68x = 678.54 × 244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.68x = 165,889.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,889.46/452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.46

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