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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.78, 631.74 and 250.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.78, 631.74 and 250.78 is: 346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.78 : 631.74 = 250.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.78/631.74 = 250.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.78x = 631.74 × 250.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.78x = 158,427.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,427.76/457.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.08

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