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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.09, 679.39 and 247.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.09, 679.39 and 247.17 is: 370.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.09 : 679.39 = 247.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.09/679.39 = 247.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.09x = 679.39 × 247.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.09x = 167,924.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,924.83/453.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.62

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