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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.31, 625.58 and 246.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.31, 625.58 and 246.31 is: 339.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.31 : 625.58 = 246.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.31/625.58 = 246.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.31x = 625.58 × 246.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.31x = 154,086.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,086.61/453.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.91

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