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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.43, 700.86 and 247.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.43, 700.86 and 247.83 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.43 : 700.86 = 247.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.43/700.86 = 247.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.43x = 700.86 × 247.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.43x = 173,694.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,694.13/467.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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