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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.12, 622.57 and 254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.12, 622.57 and 254.56 is: 351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.12 : 622.57 = 254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.12/622.57 = 254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.12x = 622.57 × 254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.12x = 158,477.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,477.67/451.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.30

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