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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.30, 684.70 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.30, 684.70 and 250.88 is: 376.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.30 : 684.70 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.30/684.70 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.30x = 684.70 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.30x = 171,777.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,777.54/456.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.46

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