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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.82, 626.27 and 246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.82, 626.27 and 246.82 is: 340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.82 : 626.27 = 246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.82/626.27 = 246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.82x = 626.27 × 246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.82x = 154,574.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,574.73/453.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.61

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