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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 622.44 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 622.44 and 254.61 is: 351.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 622.44 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/622.44 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 622.44 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 158,479.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,479.45/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.33

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