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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.75, 621.96 and 254.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.75, 621.96 and 254.23 is: 350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.75 : 621.96 = 254.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.75/621.96 = 254.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.75x = 621.96 × 254.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.75x = 158,120.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,120.89/450.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.80

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