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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.82, 699.47 and 247.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.82, 699.47 and 247.43 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.82 : 699.47 = 247.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.82/699.47 = 247.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.82x = 699.47 × 247.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.82x = 173,072.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,072.23/466.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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