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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.01, 622.37 and 254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.01, 622.37 and 254.49 is: 351.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.01 : 622.37 = 254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.01/622.37 = 254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.01x = 622.37 × 254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.01x = 158,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,387.58/451.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.19

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