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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.25, 625.49 and 246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.25, 625.49 and 246.25 is: 339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.25 : 625.49 = 246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.25/625.49 = 246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.25x = 625.49 × 246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.25x = 154,026.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,026.91/453.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.83

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