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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.56, 621.83 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.56, 621.83 and 254.04 is: 350.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.56 : 621.83 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.56/621.83 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.56x = 621.83 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.56x = 157,966.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,966.57/450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.60

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