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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 622.98 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 622.98 and 255.06 is: 351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 622.98 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/622.98 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 622.98 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 158,897.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,897.28/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.98

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