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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.88, 680.80 and 248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.88, 680.80 and 248.55 is: 372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.88 : 680.80 = 248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.88/680.80 = 248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.88x = 680.80 × 248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.88x = 169,212.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,212.84/453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.81

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