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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.17, 700.45 and 250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.17, 700.45 and 250.90 is: 376.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.17 : 700.45 = 250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.17/700.45 = 250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.17x = 700.45 × 250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.17x = 175,740.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,740.53/467.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.18

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