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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.88, 622.19 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.88, 622.19 and 254.37 is: 351.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.88 : 622.19 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.88/622.19 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.88x = 622.19 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.88x = 158,262.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,262.09/450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.01

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