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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.98, 701.01 and 250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.98, 701.01 and 250.98 is: 376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.98 : 701.01 = 250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.98/701.01 = 250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.98x = 701.01 × 250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.98x = 175,939.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,939.49/466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.76

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