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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.45, 700.54 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.45, 700.54 and 248.02 is: 371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.45 : 700.54 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.45/700.54 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.45x = 700.54 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.45x = 173,747.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,747.93/467.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.69

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