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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.48, 621.70 and 254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.48, 621.70 and 254 is: 350.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.48 : 621.70 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.48/621.70 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.48x = 621.70 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.48x = 157,911.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,911.80/450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.54

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