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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.95, 700.02 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.95, 700.02 and 247.08 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.95 : 700.02 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.95/700.02 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.95x = 700.02 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.95x = 172,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,960.94/466.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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