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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.53, 623.03 and 255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.53, 623.03 and 255.02 is: 351.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.53 : 623.03 = 255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.53/623.03 = 255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.53x = 623.03 × 255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.53x = 158,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,880.72/451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.87

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