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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.87, 622.22 and 254.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.87, 622.22 and 254.31 is: 350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.87 : 622.22 = 254.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.87/622.22 = 254.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.87x = 622.22 × 254.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.87x = 158,234.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,234.29/450.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.96

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