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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.73, 621.94 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.73, 621.94 and 254.21 is: 350.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.73 : 621.94 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.73/621.94 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.73x = 621.94 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.73x = 158,103.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,103.37/450.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.77

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