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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.11, 680.99 and 249.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.11, 680.99 and 249.87 is: 373.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.11 : 680.99 = 249.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.11/680.99 = 249.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.11x = 680.99 × 249.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.11x = 170,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,158.97/455.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.89

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