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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.23, 625.46 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.23, 625.46 and 246.23 is: 339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.23 : 625.46 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.23/625.46 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.23x = 625.46 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.23x = 154,007.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,007.02/453.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.80

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