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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.43, 622.96 and 254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.43, 622.96 and 254.93 is: 351.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.43 : 622.96 = 254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.43/622.96 = 254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.43x = 622.96 × 254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.43x = 158,812.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,812.75/451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.80

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