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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.34, 622.79 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.34, 622.79 and 254.81 is: 351.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.34 : 622.79 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.34/622.79 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.34x = 622.79 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.34x = 158,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,693.12/451.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.60

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