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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.03, 622.40 and 254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.03, 622.40 and 254.54 is: 351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.03 : 622.40 = 254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.03/622.40 = 254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.03x = 622.40 × 254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.03x = 158,423.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,423.22/451.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.25

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