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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.13, 621.21 and 251.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.13, 621.21 and 251.00 is: 346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.13 : 621.21 = 251.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.13/621.21 = 251.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.13x = 621.21 × 251.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.13x = 155,923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,923.17/450.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.39

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