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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.70, 683.66 and 250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.70, 683.66 and 250.17 is: 375.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.70 : 683.66 = 250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.70/683.66 = 250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.70x = 683.66 × 250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.70x = 171,029.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,029.97/455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.31

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