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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.02, 622.36 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.02, 622.36 and 254.53 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.02 : 622.36 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.02/622.36 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.02x = 622.36 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.02x = 158,409.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,409.29/451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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