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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.23, 622.72 and 254.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.23, 622.72 and 254.73 is: 351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.23 : 622.72 = 254.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.23/622.72 = 254.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.23x = 622.72 × 254.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.23x = 158,625.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,625.47/451.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.54

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