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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.41, 681.62 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.41, 681.62 and 249.48 is: 374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.41 : 681.62 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.41/681.62 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.41x = 681.62 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.41x = 170,049.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,049.31/454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.22

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