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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.92, 682.80 and 250.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.92, 682.80 and 250.18 is: 374.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.92 : 682.80 = 250.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.92/682.80 = 250.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.92x = 682.80 × 250.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.92x = 170,822.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,822.90/455.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.68

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