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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.89, 623.63 and 255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.89, 623.63 and 255.42 is: 352.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.89 : 623.63 = 255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.89/623.63 = 255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.89x = 623.63 × 255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.89x = 159,288.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,288.21/451.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.49

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