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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.25, 683.21 and 249.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.25, 683.21 and 249.99 is: 375.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.25 : 683.21 = 249.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.25/683.21 = 249.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.25x = 683.21 × 249.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.25x = 170,793.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,793.03/455.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.17

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