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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.53, 623.11 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.53, 623.11 and 255.04 is: 351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.53 : 623.11 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.53/623.11 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.53x = 623.11 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.53x = 158,917.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,917.43/451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.96

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