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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.25, 684.71 and 250.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.25, 684.71 and 250.99 is: 376.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.25 : 684.71 = 250.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.25/684.71 = 250.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.25x = 684.71 × 250.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.25x = 171,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,855.36/456.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.67

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