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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.07, 622.47 and 254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.07, 622.47 and 254.59 is: 351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.07 : 622.47 = 254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.07/622.47 = 254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.07x = 622.47 × 254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.07x = 158,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,470.25/451.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.32

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