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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 631.98 and 250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 631.98 and 250.98 is: 346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 631.98 = 250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/631.98 = 250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 631.98 × 250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 158,614.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,614.34/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.33

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