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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.70, 621.96 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.70, 621.96 and 254.20 is: 350.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.70 : 621.96 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.70/621.96 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.70x = 621.96 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.70x = 158,102.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,102.23/450.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.79

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