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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.27, 684.25 and 250.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.27, 684.25 and 250.93 is: 376.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.27 : 684.25 = 250.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.27/684.25 = 250.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.27x = 684.25 × 250.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.27x = 171,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,699.08/456.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.31

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