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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.11, 698.63 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.11, 698.63 and 249.84 is: 374.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.11 : 698.63 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.11/698.63 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.11x = 698.63 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.11x = 174,544.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,544.47/466.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.47

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