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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.89, 622.22 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.89, 622.22 and 251.72 is: 347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.89 : 622.22 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.89/622.22 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.89x = 622.22 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.89x = 156,625.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,625.22/450.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.37

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