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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.02, 622.41 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.02, 622.41 and 254.58 is: 351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.02 : 622.41 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.02/622.41 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.02x = 622.41 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.02x = 158,453.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,453.14/451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.32

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