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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.72, 700.10 and 250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.72, 700.10 and 250.30 is: 375.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.72 : 700.10 = 250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.72/700.10 = 250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.72x = 700.10 × 250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.72x = 175,232.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,232.03/466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.45

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