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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.48, 700.98 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.48, 700.98 and 251.16 is: 376.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.48 : 700.98 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.48/700.98 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.48x = 700.98 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.48x = 176,058.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,058.14/467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.61

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