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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.52, 621.74 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.52, 621.74 and 254.09 is: 350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.52 : 621.74 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.52/621.74 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.52x = 621.74 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.52x = 157,977.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,977.92/450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.66

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