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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.68, 621.98 and 254.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.68, 621.98 and 254.23 is: 350.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.68 : 621.98 = 254.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.68/621.98 = 254.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.68x = 621.98 × 254.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.68x = 158,123.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,123.15/450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.85

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