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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.64, 700.58 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.64, 700.58 and 250.70 is: 375.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.64 : 700.58 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.64/700.58 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.64x = 700.58 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.64x = 175,632.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,632.53/467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.57

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