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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.46, 700.29 and 250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.46, 700.29 and 250.74 is: 375.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.46 : 700.29 = 250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.46/700.29 = 250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.46x = 700.29 × 250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.46x = 175,590.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,590.71/467.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.63

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