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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.59, 621.80 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.59, 621.80 and 254.12 is: 350.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.59 : 621.80 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.59/621.80 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.59x = 621.80 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.59x = 158,013.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,013.05/450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.68

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