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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.60, 698.81 and 249.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.60, 698.81 and 249.33 is: 374.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.60 : 698.81 = 249.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.60/698.81 = 249.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.60x = 698.81 × 249.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.60x = 174,233.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,233.05/465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.21

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