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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.61, 623.19 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.61, 623.19 and 252.44 is: 348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.61 : 623.19 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.61/623.19 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.61x = 623.19 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.61x = 157,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,318.08/451.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.35

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