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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.48, 623.08 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.48, 623.08 and 255.06 is: 352.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.48 : 623.08 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.48/623.08 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.48x = 623.08 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.48x = 158,922.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,922.78/451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.00

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