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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.13, 686.48 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.13, 686.48 and 252.06 is: 377.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.13 : 686.48 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.13/686.48 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.13x = 686.48 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.13x = 173,034.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,034.18/458.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.70

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