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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.38, 622.94 and 254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.38, 622.94 and 254.94 is: 351.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.38 : 622.94 = 254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.38/622.94 = 254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.38x = 622.94 × 254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.38x = 158,811.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,811.05/451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.83

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