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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.74, 624.71 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.74, 624.71 and 253.53 is: 349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.74 : 624.71 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.74/624.71 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.74x = 624.71 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.74x = 158,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,383.36/452.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.83

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