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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.34, 633.90 and 252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.34, 633.90 and 252.34 is: 348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.34 : 633.90 = 252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.34/633.90 = 252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.34x = 633.90 × 252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.34x = 159,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,958.33/459.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.24

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