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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.63, 623.25 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.63, 623.25 and 255.16 is: 352.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.63 : 623.25 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.63/623.25 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.63x = 623.25 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.63x = 159,028.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,028.47/451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.12

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