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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.01, 681.63 and 249.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.01, 681.63 and 249.67 is: 374.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.01 : 681.63 = 249.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.01/681.63 = 249.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.01x = 681.63 × 249.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.01x = 170,182.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,182.56/455.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.02

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