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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.38, 682.31 and 249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.38, 682.31 and 249.40 is: 374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.38 : 682.31 = 249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.38/682.31 = 249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.38x = 682.31 × 249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.38x = 170,168.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,168.11/454.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.51

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