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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.20, 622.61 and 252.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.20, 622.61 and 252.03 is: 347.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.20 : 622.61 = 252.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.20/622.61 = 252.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.20x = 622.61 × 252.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.20x = 156,917.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,917.03/451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.78

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