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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.21, 679.68 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.21, 679.68 and 247.74 is: 371.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.21 : 679.68 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.21/679.68 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.21x = 679.68 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.21x = 168,383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,383.92/453.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.54

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