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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.66, 621.91 and 251.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.66, 621.91 and 251.49 is: 347.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.66 : 621.91 = 251.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.66/621.91 = 251.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.66x = 621.91 × 251.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.66x = 156,404.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,404.15/450.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.06

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