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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.94, 626.45 and 246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.94, 626.45 and 246.94 is: 340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.94 : 626.45 = 246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.94/626.45 = 246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.94x = 626.45 × 246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.94x = 154,692.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,692.76/453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.78

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