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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.67, 683.10 and 250.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.67, 683.10 and 250.07 is: 374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.67 : 683.10 = 250.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.67/683.10 = 250.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.67x = 683.10 × 250.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.67x = 170,819.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,819.40/455.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.88

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