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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.02, 622.46 and 251.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.02, 622.46 and 251.85 is: 347.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.02 : 622.46 = 251.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.02/622.46 = 251.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.02x = 622.46 × 251.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.02x = 156,765.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,765.29/451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.58

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