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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.46, 682.83 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.46, 682.83 and 250.08 is: 374.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.46 : 682.83 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.46/682.83 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.46x = 682.83 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.46x = 170,762.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,762.13/455.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.92

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