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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.93, 699.18 and 249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.93, 699.18 and 249.45 is: 373.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.93 : 699.18 = 249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.93/699.18 = 249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.93x = 699.18 × 249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.93x = 174,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,408.30/466.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.52

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