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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.32, 638.01 and 252.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.32, 638.01 and 252.49 is: 348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.32 : 638.01 = 252.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.32/638.01 = 252.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.32x = 638.01 × 252.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.32x = 161,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,093.68/462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.44

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