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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.41, 622.96 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.41, 622.96 and 254.91 is: 351.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.41 : 622.96 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.41/622.96 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.41x = 622.96 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.41x = 158,800.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,800.43/451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.79

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