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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.61, 683.23 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.61, 683.23 and 251.38 is: 376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.61 : 683.23 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.61/683.23 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.61x = 683.23 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.61x = 171,750.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,750.36/456.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.14

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