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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 621.04 and 253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 621.04 and 253.60 is: 349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 621.04 = 253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/621.04 = 253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 621.04 × 253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 157,495.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,495.74/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.99

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