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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.83, 623.52 and 255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.83, 623.52 and 255.38 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.83 : 623.52 = 255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.83/623.52 = 255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.83x = 623.52 × 255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.83x = 159,233.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,233.89/451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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