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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 622.01 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 622.01 and 254.27 is: 350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 622.01 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/622.01 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 622.01 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 158,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,160.67/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.91

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