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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.32, 681.62 and 248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.32, 681.62 and 248.99 is: 373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.32 : 681.62 = 248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.32/681.62 = 248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.32x = 681.62 × 248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.32x = 169,711.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,711.91/454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.55

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