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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.04, 682.43 and 249.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.04, 682.43 and 249.71 is: 374.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.04 : 682.43 = 249.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.04/682.43 = 249.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.04x = 682.43 × 249.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.04x = 170,404.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,404.93/455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.48

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