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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.15, 623.90 and 252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.15, 623.90 and 252.94 is: 349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.15 : 623.90 = 252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.15/623.90 = 252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.15x = 623.90 × 252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.15x = 157,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,808.34/452.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.02

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