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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.72, 679.05 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.72, 679.05 and 247.74 is: 370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.72 : 679.05 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.72/679.05 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.72x = 679.05 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.72x = 168,227.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,227.85/453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.77

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