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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.77, 623.48 and 252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.77, 623.48 and 252.62 is: 348.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.77 : 623.48 = 252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.77/623.48 = 252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.77x = 623.48 × 252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.77x = 157,503.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,503.52/451.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.64

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