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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.13, 621.13 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.13, 621.13 and 253.68 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.13 : 621.13 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.13/621.13 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.13x = 621.13 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.13x = 157,568.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,568.26/450.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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