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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.62, 699.57 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.62, 699.57 and 250.08 is: 374.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.62 : 699.57 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.62/699.57 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.62x = 699.57 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.62x = 174,948.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,948.47/466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.93

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