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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.88, 622.14 and 254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.88, 622.14 and 254.38 is: 351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.88 : 622.14 = 254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.88/622.14 = 254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.88x = 622.14 × 254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.88x = 158,259.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,259.97/450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.00

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