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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.95, 622.40 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.95, 622.40 and 254.53 is: 351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.95 : 622.40 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.95/622.40 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.95x = 622.40 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.95x = 158,419.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,419.47/450.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.30

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