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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 680.40 and 248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 680.40 and 248.34 is: 372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 680.40 = 248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/680.40 = 248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 680.40 × 248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 168,970.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,970.54/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.17

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