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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.81, 683.10 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.81, 683.10 and 250.48 is: 375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.81 : 683.10 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.81/683.10 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.81x = 683.10 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.81x = 171,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,101.18/455.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.38

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