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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.61, 703.82 and 249.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.61, 703.82 and 249.69 is: 374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.61 : 703.82 = 249.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.61/703.82 = 249.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.61x = 703.82 × 249.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.61x = 175,736.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,736.82/469.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.22

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