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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.80, 622.04 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.80, 622.04 and 254.28 is: 350.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.80 : 622.04 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.80/622.04 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.80x = 622.04 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.80x = 158,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,172.33/450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.87

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