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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.47, 699.71 and 250.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.47, 699.71 and 250.47 is: 375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.47 : 699.71 = 250.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.47/699.71 = 250.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.47x = 699.71 × 250.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.47x = 175,255.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,255.11/466.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.71

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