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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.41, 621.58 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.41, 621.58 and 253.94 is: 350.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.41 : 621.58 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.41/621.58 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.41x = 621.58 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.41x = 157,840.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,840.28/450.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.44

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