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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.33, 622.83 and 254.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.33, 622.83 and 254.83 is: 351.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.33 : 622.83 = 254.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.33/622.83 = 254.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.33x = 622.83 × 254.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.33x = 158,714.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,714.49/451.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.66

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