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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.53, 621.71 and 254.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.53, 621.71 and 254.03 is: 350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.53 : 621.71 = 254.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.53/621.71 = 254.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.53x = 621.71 × 254.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.53x = 157,932.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,932.99/450.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.55

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