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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.70, 623.30 and 252.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.70, 623.30 and 252.53 is: 348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.70 : 623.30 = 252.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.70/623.30 = 252.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.70x = 623.30 × 252.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.70x = 157,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,401.95/451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.47

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