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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454, 680.91 and 248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454, 680.91 and 248.38 is: 372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454 : 680.91 = 248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454/680.91 = 248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454x = 680.91 × 248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454x = 169,124.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,124.43/454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.52

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