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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.56, 625.93 and 246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.56, 625.93 and 246.56 is: 340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.56 : 625.93 = 246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.56/625.93 = 246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.56x = 625.93 × 246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.56x = 154,329.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,329.30/453.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.26

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