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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.11, 679.49 and 248.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.11, 679.49 and 248.87 is: 372.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.11 : 679.49 = 248.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.11/679.49 = 248.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.11x = 679.49 × 248.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.11x = 169,106.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,106.06/454.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.39

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