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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.48, 623 and 252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.48, 623 and 252.26 is: 348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.48 : 623 = 252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.48/623 = 252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.48x = 623 × 252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.48x = 157,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,157.98/451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.10

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