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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.32, 622.77 and 254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.32, 622.77 and 254.82 is: 351.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.32 : 622.77 = 254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.32/622.77 = 254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.32x = 622.77 × 254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.32x = 158,694.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,694.25/451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.62

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