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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.74, 681.60 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.74, 681.60 and 249.12 is: 373.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.74 : 681.60 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.74/681.60 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.74x = 681.60 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.74x = 169,800.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,800.19/454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.40

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