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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.29, 680.15 and 247.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.29, 680.15 and 247.85 is: 371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.29 : 680.15 = 247.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.29/680.15 = 247.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.29x = 680.15 × 247.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.29x = 168,577.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,577.50/453.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.90

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