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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.03, 675.21 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.03, 675.21 and 254.79 is: 382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.03 : 675.21 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.03/675.21 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.03x = 675.21 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.03x = 172,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,036.76/450.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.28

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