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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.40, 680.03 and 247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.40, 680.03 and 247.89 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.40 : 680.03 = 247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.40/680.03 = 247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.40x = 680.03 × 247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.40x = 168,574.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,574.88/453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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