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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.09, 697.92 and 249.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.09, 697.92 and 249.01 is: 372.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.09 : 697.92 = 249.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.09/697.92 = 249.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.09x = 697.92 × 249.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.09x = 173,786.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,786.38/466.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.86

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