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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.98, 703.51 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.98, 703.51 and 249.44 is: 374.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.98 : 703.51 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.98/703.51 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.98x = 703.51 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.98x = 175,484.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,484.67/468.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.19

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