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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.77, 683.03 and 250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.77, 683.03 and 250.09 is: 374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.77 : 683.03 = 250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.77/683.03 = 250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.77x = 683.03 × 250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.77x = 170,817.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,817.72/455.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.79

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