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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 622.30 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 622.30 and 254.48 is: 351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 622.30 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/622.30 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 622.30 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 158,362.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,362.90/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.17

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