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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.76, 679.76 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.76, 679.76 and 248.04 is: 372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.76 : 679.76 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.76/679.76 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.76x = 679.76 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.76x = 168,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,607.67/452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.40

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