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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.77, 680.39 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.77, 680.39 and 248.06 is: 371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.77 : 680.39 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.77/680.39 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.77x = 680.39 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.77x = 168,777.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,777.54/453.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.95

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