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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.94, 623.62 and 252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.94, 623.62 and 252.75 is: 348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.94 : 623.62 = 252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.94/623.62 = 252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.94x = 623.62 × 252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.94x = 157,619.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,619.32/451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.76

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