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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.06, 680.77 and 248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.06, 680.77 and 248.72 is: 372.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.06 : 680.77 = 248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.06/680.77 = 248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.06x = 680.77 × 248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.06x = 169,319.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,319.87/454.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.91

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