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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.27, 682.28 and 249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.27, 682.28 and 249.59 is: 374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.27 : 682.28 = 249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.27/682.28 = 249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.27x = 682.28 × 249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.27x = 170,289.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,289.02/455.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.04

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