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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.99, 623.66 and 255.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.99, 623.66 and 255.47 is: 352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.99 : 623.66 = 255.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.99/623.66 = 255.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.99x = 623.66 × 255.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.99x = 159,326.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,326.70/451.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.50

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