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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.78, 622.03 and 251.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.78, 622.03 and 251.59 is: 347.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.78 : 622.03 = 251.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.78/622.03 = 251.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.78x = 622.03 × 251.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.78x = 156,492.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,492.16/450.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.16

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