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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.64, 638.46 and 252.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.64, 638.46 and 252.82 is: 348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.64 : 638.46 = 252.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.64/638.46 = 252.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.64x = 638.46 × 252.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.64x = 161,415.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,415.46/462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.90

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