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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.05, 621.03 and 253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.05, 621.03 and 253.55 is: 349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.05 : 621.03 = 253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.05/621.03 = 253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.05x = 621.03 × 253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.05x = 157,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,462.16/450.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.88

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