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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.84, 677.78 and 246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.84, 677.78 and 246.90 is: 369.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.84 : 677.78 = 246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.84/677.78 = 246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.84x = 677.78 × 246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.84x = 167,341.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,341.11/452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.54

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