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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.95, 622.30 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.95, 622.30 and 254.52 is: 351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.95 : 622.30 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.95/622.30 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.95x = 622.30 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.95x = 158,389.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,389.35/450.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.24

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