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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.62, 626 and 246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.62, 626 and 246.62 is: 340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.62 : 626 = 246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.62/626 = 246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.62x = 626 × 246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.62x = 154,384.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,384.12/453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.34

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