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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.63, 621.72 and 254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.63, 621.72 and 254.11 is: 350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.63 : 621.72 = 254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.63/621.72 = 254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.63x = 621.72 × 254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.63x = 157,985.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,985.27/450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.59

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