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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.81, 626.26 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.81, 626.26 and 246.81 is: 340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.81 : 626.26 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.81/626.26 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.81x = 626.26 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.81x = 154,567.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,567.23/453.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.60

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