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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.10, 679.12 and 247.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.10, 679.12 and 247.77 is: 371.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.10 : 679.12 = 247.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.10/679.12 = 247.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.10x = 679.12 × 247.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.10x = 168,265.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,265.56/453.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.37

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