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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.94, 683.65 and 250.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.94, 683.65 and 250.45 is: 375.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.94 : 683.65 = 250.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.94/683.65 = 250.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.94x = 683.65 × 250.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.94x = 171,220.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,220.14/455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.53

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