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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.02, 622.28 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.02, 622.28 and 254.50 is: 351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.02 : 622.28 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.02/622.28 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.02x = 622.28 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.02x = 158,370.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,370.26/451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.14

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