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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.43, 681.75 and 248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.43, 681.75 and 248.90 is: 373.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.43 : 681.75 = 248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.43/681.75 = 248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.43x = 681.75 × 248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.43x = 169,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,684.17/454.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.40

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