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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.66, 624.67 and 253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.66, 624.67 and 253.49 is: 349.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.66 : 624.67 = 253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.66/624.67 = 253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.66x = 624.67 × 253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.66x = 158,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,347.60/452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.82

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