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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.24, 622.72 and 254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.24, 622.72 and 254.76 is: 351.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.24 : 622.72 = 254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.24/622.72 = 254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.24x = 622.72 × 254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.24x = 158,644.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,644.15/451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.57

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