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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.53, 623.16 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.53, 623.16 and 255.06 is: 352.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.53 : 623.16 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.53/623.16 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.53x = 623.16 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.53x = 158,943.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,943.19/451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.01

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