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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.78, 622.08 and 254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.78, 622.08 and 254.30 is: 350.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.78 : 622.08 = 254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.78/622.08 = 254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.78x = 622.08 × 254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.78x = 158,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,194.94/450.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.94

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