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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.54, 679.79 and 247.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.54, 679.79 and 247.65 is: 371.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.54 : 679.79 = 247.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.54/679.79 = 247.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.54x = 679.79 × 247.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.54x = 168,348.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,348.76/453.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.19

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