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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.02, 704.13 and 249.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.02, 704.13 and 249.90 is: 375.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.02 : 704.13 = 249.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.02/704.13 = 249.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.02x = 704.13 × 249.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.02x = 175,962.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,962.09/469.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.17

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