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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.66, 684.38 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.66, 684.38 and 250.92 is: 376.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.66 : 684.38 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.66/684.38 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.66x = 684.38 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.66x = 171,723.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,723.38/456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.04

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