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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.28, 621.41 and 251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.28, 621.41 and 251.13 is: 346.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.28 : 621.41 = 251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.28/621.41 = 251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.28x = 621.41 × 251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.28x = 156,054.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,054.69/450.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.57

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