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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.50, 623.16 and 255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.50, 623.16 and 255.03 is: 351.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.50 : 623.16 = 255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.50/623.16 = 255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.50x = 623.16 × 255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.50x = 158,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,924.49/451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.99

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