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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.04, 622.44 and 254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.04, 622.44 and 254.56 is: 351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.04 : 622.44 = 254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.04/622.44 = 254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.04x = 622.44 × 254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.04x = 158,448.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,448.33/451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.30

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