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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.04, 675.33 and 255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.04, 675.33 and 255.75 is: 382.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.04 : 675.33 = 255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.04/675.33 = 255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.04x = 675.33 × 255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.04x = 172,712.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,712.27/451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.92

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