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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 622.88 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 622.88 and 254.92 is: 351.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 622.88 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/622.88 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 622.88 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 158,784.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,784.57/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.79

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