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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.94, 629.20 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.94, 629.20 and 248.94 is: 343.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.94 : 629.20 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.94/629.20 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.94x = 629.20 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.94x = 156,631.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,631.80/455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.54

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