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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.09, 621.14 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.09, 621.14 and 250.92 is: 346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.09 : 621.14 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.09/621.14 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.09x = 621.14 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.09x = 155,855.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,855.19/450.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.28

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