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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.99, 622.37 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.99, 622.37 and 254.50 is: 351.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.99 : 622.37 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.99/622.37 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.99x = 622.37 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.99x = 158,393.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,393.17/450.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.21

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