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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.59, 621.81 and 254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.59, 621.81 and 254.13 is: 350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.59 : 621.81 = 254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.59/621.81 = 254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.59x = 621.81 × 254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.59x = 158,020.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,020.58/450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.70

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