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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 682.92 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 682.92 and 250.02 is: 374.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 682.92 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/682.92 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 682.92 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 170,743.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,743.66/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.64

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