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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.64, 681.95 and 249.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.64, 681.95 and 249.17 is: 373.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.64 : 681.95 = 249.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.64/681.95 = 249.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.64x = 681.95 × 249.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.64x = 169,916.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,916.83/454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.74

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