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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.82, 630.41 and 249.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.82, 630.41 and 249.82 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.82 : 630.41 = 249.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.82/630.41 = 249.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.82x = 630.41 × 249.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.82x = 157,489.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,489.03/456.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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