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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.96, 680.94 and 249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.96, 680.94 and 249.04 is: 372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.96 : 680.94 = 249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.96/680.94 = 249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.96x = 680.94 × 249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.96x = 169,581.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,581.30/454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.74

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