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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.92, 623.75 and 255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.92, 623.75 and 255.45 is: 352.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.92 : 623.75 = 255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.92/623.75 = 255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.92x = 623.75 × 255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.92x = 159,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,335.66/451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.57

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