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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.06, 684.18 and 250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.06, 684.18 and 250.52 is: 375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.06 : 684.18 = 250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.06/684.18 = 250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.06x = 684.18 × 250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.06x = 171,396.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,396.10/456.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.82

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