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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.49, 700.97 and 250.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.49, 700.97 and 250.95 is: 376.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.49 : 700.97 = 250.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.49/700.97 = 250.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.49x = 700.97 × 250.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.49x = 175,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,907.17/467.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.28

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