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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.68, 684.18 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.68, 684.18 and 250.94 is: 375.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.68 : 684.18 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.68/684.18 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.68x = 684.18 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.68x = 171,688.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,688.13/456.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.95

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