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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.34, 684.02 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.34, 684.02 and 250.70 is: 375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.34 : 684.02 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.34/684.02 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.34x = 684.02 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.34x = 171,483.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,483.81/456.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.78

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