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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.51, 623.10 and 255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.51, 623.10 and 255.03 is: 351.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.51 : 623.10 = 255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.51/623.10 = 255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.51x = 623.10 × 255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.51x = 158,909.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,909.19/451.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.95

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