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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.85, 623.52 and 260.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.85, 623.52 and 260.22 is: 359.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.85 : 623.52 = 260.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.85/623.52 = 260.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.85x = 623.52 × 260.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.85x = 162,252.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,252.37/451.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.08

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