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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.84, 675.63 and 253.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.84, 675.63 and 253.01 is: 379.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.84 : 675.63 = 253.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.84/675.63 = 253.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.84x = 675.63 × 253.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.84x = 170,937.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,937.77/450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.15

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