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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.43, 621.44 and 253.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.43, 621.44 and 253.90 is: 350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.43 : 621.44 = 253.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.43/621.44 = 253.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.43x = 621.44 × 253.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.43x = 157,784.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,784.08/450.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.30

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