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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.54, 621.76 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.54, 621.76 and 254.07 is: 350.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.54 : 621.76 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.54/621.76 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.54x = 621.76 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.54x = 157,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,969.93/450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.62

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