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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.03, 622.43 and 249.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.03, 622.43 and 249.15 is: 343.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.03 : 622.43 = 249.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.03/622.43 = 249.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.03x = 622.43 × 249.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.03x = 155,078.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,078.43/451.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.83

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