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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.30, 637.98 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.30, 637.98 and 252.48 is: 348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.30 : 637.98 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.30/637.98 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.30x = 637.98 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.30x = 161,075.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,075.93/462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.43

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