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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.50, 631.38 and 250.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.50, 631.38 and 250.50 is: 345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.50 : 631.38 = 250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.50/631.38 = 250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.50x = 631.38 × 250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.50x = 158,160.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,160.69/457.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.71

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