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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.80, 704.70 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.80, 704.70 and 250.38 is: 375.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.80 : 704.70 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.80/704.70 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.80x = 704.70 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.80x = 176,442.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,442.79/469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.57

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