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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.04, 622.38 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.04, 622.38 and 254.50 is: 351.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.04 : 622.38 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.04/622.38 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.04x = 622.38 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.04x = 158,395.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,395.71/451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.18

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