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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.93, 622.32 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.93, 622.32 and 254.48 is: 351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.93 : 622.32 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.93/622.32 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.93x = 622.32 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.93x = 158,367.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,367.99/450.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.20

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