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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.59, 702.41 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.59, 702.41 and 248.94 is: 373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.59 : 702.41 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.59/702.41 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.59x = 702.41 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.59x = 174,856.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,856.70/468.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.16

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