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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 683.06 and 249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 683.06 and 249.28 is: 374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 683.06 = 249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/683.06 = 249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 683.06 × 249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 170,273.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,273.20/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.59

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