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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 683.49 and 250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 683.49 and 250.56 is: 375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 683.49 = 250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/683.49 = 250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 683.49 × 250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 171,255.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,255.25/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.76

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