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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.81, 623.46 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.81, 623.46 and 252.66 is: 348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.81 : 623.46 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.81/623.46 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.81x = 623.46 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.81x = 157,523.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,523.40/451.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.65

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