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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.08, 625.25 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.08, 625.25 and 246.08 is: 339.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.08 : 625.25 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.08/625.25 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.08x = 625.25 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.08x = 153,861.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,861.52/453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.59

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