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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.89, 622.26 and 254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.89, 622.26 and 254.42 is: 351.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.89 : 622.26 = 254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.89/622.26 = 254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.89x = 622.26 × 254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.89x = 158,315.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,315.39/450.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.12

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