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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.65, 621.87 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.65, 621.87 and 254.16 is: 350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.65 : 621.87 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.65/621.87 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.65x = 621.87 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.65x = 158,054.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,054.48/450.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.73

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