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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.13, 622.58 and 254.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.13, 622.58 and 254.65 is: 351.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.13 : 622.58 = 254.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.13/622.58 = 254.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.13x = 622.58 × 254.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.13x = 158,539.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,539.77/451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.43

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