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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.81, 622.08 and 251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.81, 622.08 and 251.66 is: 347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.81 : 622.08 = 251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.81/622.08 = 251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.81x = 622.08 × 251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.81x = 156,552.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,552.65/450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.27

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