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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.13, 633.63 and 252.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.13, 633.63 and 252.17 is: 348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.13 : 633.63 = 252.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.13/633.63 = 252.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.13x = 633.63 × 252.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.13x = 159,782.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,782.48/459.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.01

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