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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.92, 681.30 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.92, 681.30 and 249.18 is: 373.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.92 : 681.30 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.92/681.30 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.92x = 681.30 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.92x = 169,766.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,766.33/454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.18

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