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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.12, 698.82 and 249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.12, 698.82 and 249.58 is: 374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.12 : 698.82 = 249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.12/698.82 = 249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.12x = 698.82 × 249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.12x = 174,411.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,411.50/466.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.18

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