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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.88, 679.31 and 247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.88, 679.31 and 247.55 is: 371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.88 : 679.31 = 247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.88/679.31 = 247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.88x = 679.31 × 247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.88x = 168,158.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,158.56/452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.31

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