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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.04, 622.40 and 254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.04, 622.40 and 254.54 is: 351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.04 : 622.40 = 254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.04/622.40 = 254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.04x = 622.40 × 254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.04x = 158,421.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,421.31/451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.24

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