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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.48, 701.76 and 251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.48, 701.76 and 251.48 is: 377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.48 : 701.76 = 251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.48/701.76 = 251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.48x = 701.76 × 251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.48x = 176,478.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,478.60/467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.51

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