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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.97, 626.47 and 246.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.97, 626.47 and 246.97 is: 340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.97 : 626.47 = 246.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.97/626.47 = 246.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.97x = 626.47 × 246.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.97x = 154,719.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,719.30/453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.81

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