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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.99, 623.76 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.99, 623.76 and 255.52 is: 352.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.99 : 623.76 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.99/623.76 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.99x = 623.76 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.99x = 159,383.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,383.16/451.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.63

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