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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.12, 683.03 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.12, 683.03 and 249.92 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.12 : 683.03 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.12/683.03 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.12x = 683.03 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.12x = 170,702.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,702.86/455.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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