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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.85, 623.62 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.85, 623.62 and 255.35 is: 352.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.85 : 623.62 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.85/623.62 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.85x = 623.62 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.85x = 159,241.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,241.81/451.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.43

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