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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 621.07 and 275.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 621.07 and 275.45 is: 380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 621.07 = 275.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/621.07 = 275.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 621.07 × 275.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 171,069.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,069.94/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.16

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