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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.56, 621.74 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.56, 621.74 and 254.12 is: 350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.56 : 621.74 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.56/621.74 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.56x = 621.74 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.56x = 157,992.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,992.19/450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.66

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