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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.25, 679.62 and 247.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.25, 679.62 and 247.77 is: 371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.25 : 679.62 = 247.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.25/679.62 = 247.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.25x = 679.62 × 247.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.25x = 168,386.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,386.37/453.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.51

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