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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.11, 622.45 and 254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.11, 622.45 and 254.60 is: 351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.11 : 622.45 = 254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.11/622.45 = 254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.11x = 622.45 × 254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.11x = 158,475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,475.77/451.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.30

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