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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.49, 638.26 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.49, 638.26 and 252.68 is: 348.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.49 : 638.26 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.49/638.26 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.49x = 638.26 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.49x = 161,274.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,274.27/462.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.71

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