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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.87, 698.40 and 249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.87, 698.40 and 249.60 is: 374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.87 : 698.40 = 249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.87/698.40 = 249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.87x = 698.40 × 249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.87x = 174,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,320.64/465.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.18

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