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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.52, 632.74 and 251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.52, 632.74 and 251.52 is: 347.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.52 : 632.74 = 251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.52/632.74 = 251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.52x = 632.74 × 251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.52x = 159,146.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,146.76/458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.09

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