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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.74, 702.51 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.74, 702.51 and 248.82 is: 372.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.74 : 702.51 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.74/702.51 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.74x = 702.51 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.74x = 174,795.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,795.90/468.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.91

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