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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.77, 628.96 and 248.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.77, 628.96 and 248.77 is: 343.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.77 : 628.96 = 248.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.77/628.96 = 248.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.77x = 628.96 × 248.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.77x = 156,464.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,464.18/455.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.30

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