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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.94, 681.01 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.94, 681.01 and 248.40 is: 372.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.94 : 681.01 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.94/681.01 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.94x = 681.01 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.94x = 169,162.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,162.26/453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.66

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