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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.70, 687.48 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.70, 687.48 and 252.96 is: 379.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.70 : 687.48 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.70/687.48 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.70x = 687.48 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.70x = 173,904.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,904.94/458.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.13

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