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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.35, 680.96 and 249.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.35, 680.96 and 249.07 is: 373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.35 : 680.96 = 249.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.35/680.96 = 249.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.35x = 680.96 × 249.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.35x = 169,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,605.02/454.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.29

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