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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.48, 621.58 and 254.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.48, 621.58 and 254.01 is: 350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.48 : 621.58 = 254.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.48/621.58 = 254.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.48x = 621.58 × 254.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.48x = 157,887.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,887.54/450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.49

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