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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.42, 621.61 and 253.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.42, 621.61 and 253.93 is: 350.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.42 : 621.61 = 253.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.42/621.61 = 253.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.42x = 621.61 × 253.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.42x = 157,843.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,843.24/450.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.44

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