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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.82, 680.84 and 248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.82, 680.84 and 248.29 is: 372.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.82 : 680.84 = 248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.82/680.84 = 248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.82x = 680.84 × 248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.82x = 169,042.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,042.01/453.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.48

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