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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.45, 624.33 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.45, 624.33 and 253.28 is: 349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.45 : 624.33 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.45/624.33 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.45x = 624.33 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.45x = 158,127.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,127.18/452.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.49

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