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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.41, 621.59 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.41, 621.59 and 253.92 is: 350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.41 : 621.59 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.41/621.59 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.41x = 621.59 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.41x = 157,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,832.86/450.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.42

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