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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.56, 699.86 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.56, 699.86 and 250.48 is: 374.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.56 : 699.86 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.56/699.86 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.56x = 699.86 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.56x = 175,300.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,300.93/467.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.93

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