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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.46, 621.69 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.46, 621.69 and 254.04 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.46 : 621.69 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.46/621.69 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.46x = 621.69 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.46x = 157,934.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,934.13/450.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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