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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.90, 684.29 and 250.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.90, 684.29 and 250.91 is: 376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.90 : 684.29 = 250.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.90/684.29 = 250.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.90x = 684.29 × 250.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.90x = 171,690.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,690.53/455.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.59

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