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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.95, 623.67 and 252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.95, 623.67 and 252.77 is: 348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.95 : 623.67 = 252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.95/623.67 = 252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.95x = 623.67 × 252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.95x = 157,645.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,645.07/451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.81

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