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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.42, 622.99 and 254.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.42, 622.99 and 254.95 is: 351.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.42 : 622.99 = 254.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.42/622.99 = 254.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.42x = 622.99 × 254.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.42x = 158,831.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,831.30/451.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.85

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