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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.60, 623.19 and 255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.60, 623.19 and 255.15 is: 352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.60 : 623.19 = 255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.60/623.19 = 255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.60x = 623.19 × 255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.60x = 159,006.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,006.93/451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.10

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