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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.51, 625.84 and 251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.51, 625.84 and 251.62 is: 347.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.51 : 625.84 = 251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.51/625.84 = 251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.51x = 625.84 × 251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.51x = 157,471.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,471.67/453.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.23

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