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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.13, 637.73 and 252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.13, 637.73 and 252.30 is: 348.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.13 : 637.73 = 252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.13/637.73 = 252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.13x = 637.73 × 252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.13x = 160,899.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,899.28/462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.17

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