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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.74, 638.57 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.74, 638.57 and 252.92 is: 349.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.74 : 638.57 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.74/638.57 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.74x = 638.57 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.74x = 161,509.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,509.35/462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.03

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