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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.53, 682.83 and 250.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.53, 682.83 and 250.03 is: 374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.53 : 682.83 = 250.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.53/682.83 = 250.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.53x = 682.83 × 250.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.53x = 170,727.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,727.98/455.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.79

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