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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.40, 680.37 and 247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.40, 680.37 and 247.93 is: 372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.40 : 680.37 = 247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.40/680.37 = 247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.40x = 680.37 × 247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.40x = 168,684.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,684.13/453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.04

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