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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.88, 700.74 and 250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.88, 700.74 and 250.64 is: 376.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.88 : 700.74 = 250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.88/700.74 = 250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.88x = 700.74 × 250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.88x = 175,633.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,633.47/466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.19

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