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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.54, 623.09 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.54, 623.09 and 252.36 is: 348.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.54 : 623.09 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.54/623.09 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.54x = 623.09 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.54x = 157,240.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,240.80/451.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.23

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