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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.75, 626.18 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.75, 626.18 and 246.75 is: 340.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.75 : 626.18 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.75/626.18 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.75x = 626.18 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.75x = 154,508.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,508.68/453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.52

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