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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.10, 622.51 and 251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.10, 622.51 and 251.93 is: 347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.10 : 622.51 = 251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.10/622.51 = 251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.10x = 622.51 × 251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.10x = 156,831.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,831.29/451.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.66

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