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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.64, 621.90 and 254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.64, 621.90 and 254.14 is: 350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.64 : 621.90 = 254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.64/621.90 = 254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.64x = 621.90 × 254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.64x = 158,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,049.67/450.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.72

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