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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 676.22 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 676.22 and 256.23 is: 383.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 676.22 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/676.22 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 676.22 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 173,266.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,266.57/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.81

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