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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.19, 621.22 and 253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.19, 621.22 and 253.69 is: 350.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.19 : 621.22 = 253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.19/621.22 = 253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.19x = 621.22 × 253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.19x = 157,597.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,597.30/450.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.07

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