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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 623.34 and 255.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 623.34 and 255.19 is: 352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 623.34 = 255.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/623.34 = 255.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 623.34 × 255.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 159,070.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,070.13/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.17

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