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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.96, 683.58 and 250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.96, 683.58 and 250.58 is: 375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.96 : 683.58 = 250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.96/683.58 = 250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.96x = 683.58 × 250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.96x = 171,291.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,291.48/455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.67

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