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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.88, 626.36 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.88, 626.36 and 246.88 is: 340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.88 : 626.36 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.88/626.36 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.88x = 626.36 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.88x = 154,631.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,631.39/453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.69

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