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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.64, 704.54 and 250.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.64, 704.54 and 250.37 is: 375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.64 : 704.54 = 250.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.64/704.54 = 250.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.64x = 704.54 × 250.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.64x = 176,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,395.68/469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.60

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