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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.76, 679.53 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.76, 679.53 and 247.53 is: 371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.76 : 679.53 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.76/679.53 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.76x = 679.53 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.76x = 168,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,204.06/452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.51

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