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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.03, 622.44 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.03, 622.44 and 254.53 is: 351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.03 : 622.44 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.03/622.44 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.03x = 622.44 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.03x = 158,429.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,429.65/451.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.26

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