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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.52, 699.80 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.52, 699.80 and 250.02 is: 375.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.52 : 699.80 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.52/699.80 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.52x = 699.80 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.52x = 174,962.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,962.75/466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.04

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