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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.93, 623.70 and 255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.93, 623.70 and 255.45 is: 352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.93 : 623.70 = 255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.93/623.70 = 255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.93x = 623.70 × 255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.93x = 159,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,326.50/451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.55

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