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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.33, 683.03 and 250.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.33, 683.03 and 250.39 is: 374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.33 : 683.03 = 250.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.33/683.03 = 250.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.33x = 683.03 × 250.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.33x = 171,025.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,025.36/456.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.78

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