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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.56, 621.81 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.56, 621.81 and 254.09 is: 350.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.56 : 621.81 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.56/621.81 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.56x = 621.81 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.56x = 157,997.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,997.26/450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.67

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