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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.38, 622.89 and 254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.38, 622.89 and 254.85 is: 351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.38 : 622.89 = 254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.38/622.89 = 254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.38x = 622.89 × 254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.38x = 158,743.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,743.52/451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.68

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