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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.52, 625.85 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.52, 625.85 and 246.52 is: 340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.52 : 625.85 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.52/625.85 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.52x = 625.85 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.52x = 154,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,285.02/453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.19

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