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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.64, 621.86 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.64, 621.86 and 251.46 is: 347.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.64 : 621.86 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.64/621.86 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.64x = 621.86 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.64x = 156,370.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,370.74/450.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.00

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