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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.27, 625.53 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.27, 625.53 and 246.27 is: 339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.27 : 625.53 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.27/625.53 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.27x = 625.53 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.27x = 154,049.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,049.27/453.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.86

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