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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.09, 681.43 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.09, 681.43 and 248.80 is: 373.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.09 : 681.43 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.09/681.43 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.09x = 681.43 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.09x = 169,539.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,539.57/454.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.36

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