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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 678.08 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 678.08 and 247.02 is: 369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 678.08 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/678.08 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 678.08 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 167,499.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,499.32/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.76

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