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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.59, 623.17 and 255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.59, 623.17 and 255.09 is: 352.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.59 : 623.17 = 255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.59/623.17 = 255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.59x = 623.17 × 255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.59x = 158,967.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,967.09/451.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.02

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