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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.01, 680.98 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.01, 680.98 and 248.52 is: 372.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.01 : 680.98 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.01/680.98 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.01x = 680.98 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.01x = 169,237.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,237.15/454.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.76

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