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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.21, 622.56 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.21, 622.56 and 254.68 is: 351.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.21 : 622.56 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.21/622.56 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.21x = 622.56 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.21x = 158,553.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,553.58/451.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.40

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