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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.17, 625.38 and 246.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.17, 625.38 and 246.17 is: 339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.17 : 625.38 = 246.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.17/625.38 = 246.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.17x = 625.38 × 246.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.17x = 153,948.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,948.56/453.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.71

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