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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.90, 622.14 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.90, 622.14 and 254.34 is: 350.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.90 : 622.14 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.90/622.14 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.90x = 622.14 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.90x = 158,235.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,235.09/450.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.93

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