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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.49, 622.99 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.49, 622.99 and 252.32 is: 348.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.49 : 622.99 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.49/622.99 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.49x = 622.99 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.49x = 157,190.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,190.65/451.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.16

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