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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.75, 634.46 and 252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.75, 634.46 and 252.75 is: 348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.75 : 634.46 = 252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.75/634.46 = 252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.75x = 634.46 × 252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.75x = 160,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,358.50/459.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.80

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