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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.28, 622.73 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.28, 622.73 and 254.81 is: 351.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.28 : 622.73 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.28/622.73 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.28x = 622.73 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.28x = 158,675.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,675.35/451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.61

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