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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.67, 634.34 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.67, 634.34 and 249.84 is: 344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.67 : 634.34 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.67/634.34 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.67x = 634.34 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.67x = 158,483.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,483.51/459.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.78

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