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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.85, 623.66 and 255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.85, 623.66 and 255.42 is: 352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.85 : 623.66 = 255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.85/623.66 = 255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.85x = 623.66 × 255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.85x = 159,293.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,293.96/451.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.54

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