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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.23, 621.32 and 251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.23, 621.32 and 251.06 is: 346.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.23 : 621.32 = 251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.23/621.32 = 251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.23x = 621.32 × 251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.23x = 155,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,984.24/450.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.46

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