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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 686.41 and 252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 686.41 and 252.30 is: 378.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 686.41 = 252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/686.41 = 252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 686.41 × 252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 173,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,181.24/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.09

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