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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.28, 637.92 and 252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.28, 637.92 and 252.46 is: 348.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.28 : 637.92 = 252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.28/637.92 = 252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.28x = 637.92 × 252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.28x = 161,049.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,049.28/462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.38

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