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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.45, 698.91 and 247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.45, 698.91 and 247.06 is: 370.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.45 : 698.91 = 247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.45/698.91 = 247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.45x = 698.91 × 247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.45x = 172,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,670.96/466.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.18

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