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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.14, 698.67 and 249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.14, 698.67 and 249.60 is: 374.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.14 : 698.67 = 249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.14/698.67 = 249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.14x = 698.67 × 249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.14x = 174,388.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,388.03/466.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.11

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