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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.57, 621.79 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.57, 621.79 and 254.04 is: 350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.57 : 621.79 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.57/621.79 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.57x = 621.79 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.57x = 157,961.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,961.49/450.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.58

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