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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.26, 622.67 and 254.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.26, 622.67 and 254.77 is: 351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.26 : 622.67 = 254.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.26/622.67 = 254.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.26x = 622.67 × 254.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.26x = 158,636.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,636.36/451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.54

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