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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.98, 700.65 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.98, 700.65 and 250.44 is: 375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.98 : 700.65 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.98/700.65 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.98x = 700.65 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.98x = 175,470.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,470.79/466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.76

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