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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.34, 621.48 and 253.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.34, 621.48 and 253.85 is: 350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.34 : 621.48 = 253.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.34/621.48 = 253.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.34x = 621.48 × 253.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.34x = 157,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,765.42/450.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.32

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