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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.25, 622.77 and 252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.25, 622.77 and 252.15 is: 348.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.25 : 622.77 = 252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.25/622.77 = 252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.25x = 622.77 × 252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.25x = 157,031.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,031.46/451.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.00

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