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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.25, 622.73 and 254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.25, 622.73 and 254.76 is: 351.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.25 : 622.73 = 254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.25/622.73 = 254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.25x = 622.73 × 254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.25x = 158,646.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,646.69/451.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.57

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