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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.03, 623.82 and 250.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.03, 623.82 and 250.15 is: 345.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.03 : 623.82 = 250.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.03/623.82 = 250.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.03x = 623.82 × 250.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.03x = 156,048.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,048.57/452.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.22

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