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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.81, 622.02 and 254.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.81, 622.02 and 254.31 is: 350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.81 : 622.02 = 254.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.81/622.02 = 254.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.81x = 622.02 × 254.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.81x = 158,185.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,185.91/450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.89

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