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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.84, 622.14 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.84, 622.14 and 251.68 is: 347.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.84 : 622.14 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.84/622.14 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.84x = 622.14 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.84x = 156,580.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,580.20/450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.31

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