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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.95, 622.29 and 251.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.95, 622.29 and 251.77 is: 347.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.95 : 622.29 = 251.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.95/622.29 = 251.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.95x = 622.29 × 251.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.95x = 156,673.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,673.95/450.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.43

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