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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.35, 622.87 and 254.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.35, 622.87 and 254.87 is: 351.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.35 : 622.87 = 254.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.35/622.87 = 254.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.35x = 622.87 × 254.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.35x = 158,747.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,747.36/451.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.71

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