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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.82, 683.94 and 247.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.82, 683.94 and 247.65 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.82 : 683.94 = 247.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.82/683.94 = 247.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.82x = 683.94 × 247.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.82x = 169,377.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,377.74/455.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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