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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.13, 625.31 and 246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.13, 625.31 and 246.13 is: 339.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.13 : 625.31 = 246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.13/625.31 = 246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.13x = 625.31 × 246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.13x = 153,907.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,907.55/453.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.65

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