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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.94, 623.63 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.94, 623.63 and 255.44 is: 352.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.94 : 623.63 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.94/623.63 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.94x = 623.63 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.94x = 159,302.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,302.24/451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.49

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