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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.52, 629.96 and 249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.52, 629.96 and 249.52 is: 344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.52 : 629.96 = 249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.52/629.96 = 249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.52x = 629.96 × 249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.52x = 157,187.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,187.62/456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.32

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