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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.16, 621.17 and 253.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.16, 621.17 and 253.63 is: 349.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.16 : 621.17 = 253.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.16/621.17 = 253.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.16x = 621.17 × 253.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.16x = 157,542.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,542.97/450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.97

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