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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.09, 682.03 and 249.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.09, 682.03 and 249.35 is: 373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.09 : 682.03 = 249.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.09/682.03 = 249.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.09x = 682.03 × 249.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.09x = 170,062.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,062.93/455.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.69

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