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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.48, 687.71 and 252.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.48, 687.71 and 252.93 is: 379.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.48 : 687.71 = 252.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.48/687.71 = 252.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.48x = 687.71 × 252.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.48x = 173,941.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,941.23/458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.39

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