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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.82, 623.44 and 255.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.82, 623.44 and 255.31 is: 352.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.82 : 623.44 = 255.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.82/623.44 = 255.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.82x = 623.44 × 255.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.82x = 159,170.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,170.47/451.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.29

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