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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.88, 622.18 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.88, 622.18 and 254.40 is: 351.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.88 : 622.18 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.88/622.18 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.88x = 622.18 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.88x = 158,282.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,282.59/450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.05

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