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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.71, 621.98 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.71, 621.98 and 254.22 is: 350.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.71 : 621.98 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.71/621.98 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.71x = 621.98 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.71x = 158,123.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,123.20/450.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.83

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