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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.41, 686.99 and 252.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.41, 686.99 and 252.67 is: 378.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.41 : 686.99 = 252.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.41/686.99 = 252.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.41x = 686.99 × 252.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.41x = 173,577.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,577.07/458.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.65

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