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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.94, 699.66 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.94, 699.66 and 247.56 is: 370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.94 : 699.66 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.94/699.66 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.94x = 699.66 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.94x = 173,207.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,207.83/466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.94

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