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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 621 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 621 and 275.34 is: 379.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 621 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/621 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 621 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 170,988.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,988.47/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.97

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