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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.98, 623.73 and 255.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.98, 623.73 and 255.49 is: 352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.98 : 623.73 = 255.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.98/623.73 = 255.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.98x = 623.73 × 255.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.98x = 159,357.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,357.42/451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.58

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