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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.43, 622.99 and 255.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.43, 622.99 and 255.01 is: 351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.43 : 622.99 = 255.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.43/622.99 = 255.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.43x = 622.99 × 255.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.43x = 158,866.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,866.20/451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.92

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