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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 623.03 and 254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 623.03 and 254.97 is: 351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 623.03 = 254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/623.03 = 254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 623.03 × 254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 158,853.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,853.96/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.88

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