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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.82, 623.49 and 252.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.82, 623.49 and 252.65 is: 348.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.82 : 623.49 = 252.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.82/623.49 = 252.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.82x = 623.49 × 252.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.82x = 157,521.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,521.63/451.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.64

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