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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.90, 700.38 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.90, 700.38 and 250.48 is: 375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.90 : 700.38 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.90/700.38 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.90x = 700.38 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.90x = 175,431.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,431.18/466.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.74

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