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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.89, 682.08 and 249.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.89, 682.08 and 249.41 is: 373.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.89 : 682.08 = 249.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.89/682.08 = 249.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.89x = 682.08 × 249.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.89x = 170,115.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,115.78/454.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.97

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