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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.03, 625.18 and 246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.03, 625.18 and 246.03 is: 339.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.03 : 625.18 = 246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.03/625.18 = 246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.03x = 625.18 × 246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.03x = 153,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,813.04/453.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.52

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