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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.89, 683.58 and 250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.89, 683.58 and 250.41 is: 375.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.89 : 683.58 = 250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.89/683.58 = 250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.89x = 683.58 × 250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.89x = 171,175.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,175.27/455.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.47

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