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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.30, 621.44 and 253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.30, 621.44 and 253.82 is: 350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.30 : 621.44 = 253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.30/621.44 = 253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.30x = 621.44 × 253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.30x = 157,733.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,733.90/450.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.29

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