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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.28, 679.39 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.28, 679.39 and 248.02 is: 371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.28 : 679.39 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.28/679.39 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.28x = 679.39 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.28x = 168,502.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,502.31/453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.74

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