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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.10, 622.42 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.10, 622.42 and 254.61 is: 351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.10 : 622.42 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.10/622.42 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.10x = 622.42 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.10x = 158,473.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,473.72/451.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.30

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