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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.06, 687.08 and 252.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.06, 687.08 and 252.57 is: 378.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.06 : 687.08 = 252.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.06/687.08 = 252.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.06x = 687.08 × 252.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.06x = 173,535.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,535.14/458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.85

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