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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.91, 637.44 and 252.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.91, 637.44 and 252.09 is: 347.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.91 : 637.44 = 252.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.91/637.44 = 252.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.91x = 637.44 × 252.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.91x = 160,692.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,692.25/461.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.89

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