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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.63, 680.43 and 248.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.63, 680.43 and 248.30 is: 372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.63 : 680.43 = 248.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.63/680.43 = 248.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.63x = 680.43 × 248.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.63x = 168,947.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,947.37/453.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.43

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