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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.16, 622.64 and 254.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.16, 622.64 and 254.69 is: 351.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.16 : 622.64 = 254.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.16/622.64 = 254.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.16x = 622.64 × 254.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.16x = 158,580.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,580.18/451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.49

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