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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.62, 623.21 and 252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.62, 623.21 and 252.45 is: 348.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.62 : 623.21 = 252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.62/623.21 = 252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.62x = 623.21 × 252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.62x = 157,328.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,328.10/451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.36

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