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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 698.22 and 248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 698.22 and 248.67 is: 373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 698.22 = 248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/698.22 = 248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 698.22 × 248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 173,626.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,626.37/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.44

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