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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.14, 687 and 252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.14, 687 and 252.64 is: 378.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.14 : 687 = 252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.14/687 = 252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.14x = 687 × 252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.14x = 173,563.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,563.68/458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.84

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