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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.94, 637.48 and 252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.94, 637.48 and 252.12 is: 347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.94 : 637.48 = 252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.94/637.48 = 252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.94x = 637.48 × 252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.94x = 160,721.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,721.46/461.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.93

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