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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.31, 631.09 and 250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.31, 631.09 and 250.31 is: 345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.31 : 631.09 = 250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.31/631.09 = 250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.31x = 631.09 × 250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.31x = 157,970.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,970.03/457.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.43

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