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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.51, 621.68 and 253.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.51, 621.68 and 253.99 is: 350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.51 : 621.68 = 253.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.51/621.68 = 253.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.51x = 621.68 × 253.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.51x = 157,900.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,900.50/450.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.49

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