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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.50, 623.10 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.50, 623.10 and 255.04 is: 351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.50 : 623.10 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.50/623.10 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.50x = 623.10 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.50x = 158,915.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,915.42/451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.98

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