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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.42, 622.97 and 254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.42, 622.97 and 254.93 is: 351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.42 : 622.97 = 254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.42/622.97 = 254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.42x = 622.97 × 254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.42x = 158,813.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,813.74/451.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.81

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