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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.92, 622.26 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.92, 622.26 and 254.43 is: 351.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.92 : 622.26 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.92/622.26 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.92x = 622.26 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.92x = 158,321.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,321.61/450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.11

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