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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.72, 680.43 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.72, 680.43 and 248.01 is: 371.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.72 : 680.43 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.72/680.43 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.72x = 680.43 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.72x = 168,753.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,753.44/453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.93

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