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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 620.56 and 275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 620.56 and 275.28 is: 379.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 620.56 = 275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/620.56 = 275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 620.56 × 275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 170,827.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,827.76/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.62

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