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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.51, 623.06 and 254.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.51, 623.06 and 254.99 is: 351.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.51 : 623.06 = 254.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.51/623.06 = 254.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.51x = 623.06 × 254.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.51x = 158,874.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,874.07/451.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.87

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