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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.78, 622.13 and 254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.78, 622.13 and 254.26 is: 350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.78 : 622.13 = 254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.78/622.13 = 254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.78x = 622.13 × 254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.78x = 158,182.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,182.77/450.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.91

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