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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.73, 700.29 and 250.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.73, 700.29 and 250.25 is: 375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.73 : 700.29 = 250.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.73/700.29 = 250.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.73x = 700.29 × 250.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.73x = 175,247.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,247.57/466.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.48

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