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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.70, 698.70 and 249.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.70, 698.70 and 249.13 is: 373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.70 : 698.70 = 249.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.70/698.70 = 249.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.70x = 698.70 × 249.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.70x = 174,067.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,067.13/465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.78

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