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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.18, 683.79 and 247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.18, 683.79 and 247.98 is: 371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.18 : 683.79 = 247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.18/683.79 = 247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.18x = 683.79 × 247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.18x = 169,566.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,566.24/456.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.71

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