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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.26, 681.24 and 249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.26, 681.24 and 249.06 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.26 : 681.24 = 249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.26/681.24 = 249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.26x = 681.24 × 249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.26x = 169,669.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,669.63/454.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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