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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.07, 701.35 and 248.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.07, 701.35 and 248.69 is: 372.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.07 : 701.35 = 248.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.07/701.35 = 248.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.07x = 701.35 × 248.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.07x = 174,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,418.73/468.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.63

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