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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.92, 678.30 and 247.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.92, 678.30 and 247.18 is: 370.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.92 : 678.30 = 247.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.92/678.30 = 247.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.92x = 678.30 × 247.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.92x = 167,662.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,662.19/452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.18

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