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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 621.97 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 621.97 and 254.27 is: 350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 621.97 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/621.97 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 621.97 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 158,149.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,149.23/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.88

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