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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 680 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 680 and 247.84 is: 371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 680 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/680 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 680 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 168,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,531.20/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.94

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