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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.45, 621.57 and 253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.45, 621.57 and 253.98 is: 350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.45 : 621.57 = 253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.45/621.57 = 253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.45x = 621.57 × 253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.45x = 157,866.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,866.35/450.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.46

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