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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.85, 705.20 and 250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.85, 705.20 and 250.66 is: 376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.85 : 705.20 = 250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.85/705.20 = 250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.85x = 705.20 × 250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.85x = 176,762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,762.42/469.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.21

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