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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.20, 622.60 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.20, 622.60 and 254.68 is: 351.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.20 : 622.60 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.20/622.60 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.20x = 622.60 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.20x = 158,563.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,563.77/451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.43

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