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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.05, 623.86 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.05, 623.86 and 252.90 is: 349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.05 : 623.86 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.05/623.86 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.05x = 623.86 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.05x = 157,774.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,774.19/452.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.02

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