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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.56, 679.30 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.56, 679.30 and 247.92 is: 371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.56 : 679.30 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.56/679.30 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.56x = 679.30 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.56x = 168,412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,412.06/453.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.31

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