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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.35, 621.49 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.35, 621.49 and 253.86 is: 350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.35 : 621.49 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.35/621.49 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.35x = 621.49 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.35x = 157,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,771.45/450.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.33

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