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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.40, 622.77 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.40, 622.77 and 254.91 is: 351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.40 : 622.77 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.40/622.77 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.40x = 622.77 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.40x = 158,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,750.30/451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.68

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