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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.45, 623.00 and 254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.45, 623.00 and 254.97 is: 351.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.45 : 623.00 = 254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.45/623.00 = 254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.45x = 623.00 × 254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.45x = 158,845.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,845.04/451.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.86

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