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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.21, 622.66 and 254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.21, 622.66 and 254.74 is: 351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.21 : 622.66 = 254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.21/622.66 = 254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.21x = 622.66 × 254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.21x = 158,616.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,616.41/451.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.54

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