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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.06, 621 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.06, 621 and 253.53 is: 349.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.06 : 621 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.06/621 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.06x = 621 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.06x = 157,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,442.13/450.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.82

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