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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 681.03 and 248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 681.03 and 248.55 is: 372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 681.03 = 248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/681.03 = 248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 681.03 × 248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 169,270.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,270.01/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.83

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