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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.26, 621.36 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.26, 621.36 and 251.10 is: 346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.26 : 621.36 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.26/621.36 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.26x = 621.36 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.26x = 156,021.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,021.17/450.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.52

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