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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.42, 679.05 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.42, 679.05 and 247.68 is: 370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.42 : 679.05 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.42/679.05 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.42x = 679.05 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.42x = 168,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,187.10/453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.93

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