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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.09, 620.97 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.09, 620.97 and 253.56 is: 349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.09 : 620.97 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.09/620.97 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.09x = 620.97 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.09x = 157,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,453.15/450.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.83

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