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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.88, 683.80 and 250.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.88, 683.80 and 250.55 is: 375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.88 : 683.80 = 250.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.88/683.80 = 250.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.88x = 683.80 × 250.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.88x = 171,326.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,326.09/455.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.81

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