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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.23, 622.76 and 254.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.23, 622.76 and 254.75 is: 351.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.23 : 622.76 = 254.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.23/622.76 = 254.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.23x = 622.76 × 254.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.23x = 158,648.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,648.11/451.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.59

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