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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.22, 682.80 and 250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.22, 682.80 and 250.24 is: 374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.22 : 682.80 = 250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.22/682.80 = 250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.22x = 682.80 × 250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.22x = 170,863.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,863.87/456.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.52

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