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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.94, 631.96 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.94, 631.96 and 250.94 is: 346.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.94 : 631.96 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.94/631.96 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.94x = 631.96 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.94x = 158,582.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,582.79/457.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.30

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