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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.94, 684.06 and 250.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.94, 684.06 and 250.41 is: 375.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.94 : 684.06 = 250.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.94/684.06 = 250.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.94x = 684.06 × 250.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.94x = 171,295.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,295.46/455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.70

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