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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.32, 622.84 and 254.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.32, 622.84 and 254.83 is: 351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.32 : 622.84 = 254.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.32/622.84 = 254.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.32x = 622.84 × 254.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.32x = 158,718.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,718.32/451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.68

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