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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.23, 622.70 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.23, 622.70 and 252.06 is: 347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.23 : 622.70 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.23/622.70 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.23x = 622.70 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.23x = 156,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,957.76/451.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.84

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