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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.81, 624.80 and 253.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.81, 624.80 and 253.63 is: 349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.81 : 624.80 = 253.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.81/624.80 = 253.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.81x = 624.80 × 253.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.81x = 158,467.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,467.10/452.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.96

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