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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.04, 698.34 and 249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.04, 698.34 and 249.56 is: 373.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.04 : 698.34 = 249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.04/698.34 = 249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.04x = 698.34 × 249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.04x = 174,277.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,277.73/466.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.95

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