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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.10, 682.02 and 249.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.10, 682.02 and 249.81 is: 374.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.10 : 682.02 = 249.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.10/682.02 = 249.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.10x = 682.02 × 249.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.10x = 170,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,375.42/455.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.37

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