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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.82, 622.12 and 254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.82, 622.12 and 254.35 is: 351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.82 : 622.12 = 254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.82/622.12 = 254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.82x = 622.12 × 254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.82x = 158,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,236.22/450.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.00

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