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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.03, 621.05 and 253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.03, 621.05 and 253.54 is: 349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.03 : 621.05 = 253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.03/621.05 = 253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.03x = 621.05 × 253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.03x = 157,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,460.53/450.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.89

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