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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.82, 687.60 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.82, 687.60 and 252.96 is: 379.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.82 : 687.60 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.82/687.60 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.82x = 687.60 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.82x = 173,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,935.30/458.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.09

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