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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.54, 621.60 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.54, 621.60 and 254.04 is: 350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.54 : 621.60 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.54/621.60 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.54x = 621.60 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.54x = 157,911.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,911.26/450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.49

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