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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.63, 621.84 and 254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.63, 621.84 and 254.18 is: 350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.63 : 621.84 = 254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.63/621.84 = 254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.63x = 621.84 × 254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.63x = 158,059.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,059.29/450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.75

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