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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.14, 633.60 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.14, 633.60 and 249.30 is: 344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.14 : 633.60 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.14/633.60 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.14x = 633.60 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.14x = 157,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,956.48/459.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.03

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