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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.87, 623.64 and 255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.87, 623.64 and 255.40 is: 352.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.87 : 623.64 = 255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.87/623.64 = 255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.87x = 623.64 × 255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.87x = 159,277.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,277.66/451.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.49

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