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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.14, 621.14 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.14, 621.14 and 250.94 is: 346.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.14 : 621.14 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.14/621.14 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.14x = 621.14 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.14x = 155,868.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,868.87/450.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.27

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