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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.16, 622.54 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.16, 622.54 and 254.63 is: 351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.16 : 622.54 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.16/622.54 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.16x = 622.54 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.16x = 158,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,517.36/451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.36

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