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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.88, 629.11 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.88, 629.11 and 248.88 is: 343.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.88 : 629.11 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.88/629.11 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.88x = 629.11 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.88x = 156,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,569.13/455.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.45

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