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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.61, 621.86 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.61, 621.86 and 254.08 is: 350.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.61 : 621.86 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.61/621.86 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.61x = 621.86 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.61x = 158,002.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,002.19/450.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.64

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