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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.18, 683.69 and 247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.18, 683.69 and 247.94 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.18 : 683.69 = 247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.18/683.69 = 247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.18x = 683.69 × 247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.18x = 169,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,513.01/456.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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