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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.93, 680.58 and 248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.93, 680.58 and 248.60 is: 372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.93 : 680.58 = 248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.93/680.58 = 248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.93x = 680.58 × 248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.93x = 169,188.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,188.79/453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.72

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