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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.25, 698.96 and 249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.25, 698.96 and 249.57 is: 374.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.25 : 698.96 = 249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.25/698.96 = 249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.25x = 698.96 × 249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.25x = 174,440.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,440.07/466.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.14

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