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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.76, 681.03 and 248.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.76, 681.03 and 248.53 is: 373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.76 : 681.03 = 248.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.76/681.03 = 248.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.76x = 681.03 × 248.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.76x = 169,256.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,256.39/453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.01

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