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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.29, 625.53 and 246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.29, 625.53 and 246.29 is: 339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.29 : 625.53 = 246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.29/625.53 = 246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.29x = 625.53 × 246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.29x = 154,057.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,057.42/453.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.87

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