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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.62, 621.89 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.62, 621.89 and 254.12 is: 350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.62 : 621.89 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.62/621.89 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.62x = 621.89 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.62x = 158,033.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,033.42/450.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.70

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