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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.02, 620.84 and 272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.02, 620.84 and 272.90 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.02 : 620.84 = 272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.02/620.84 = 272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.02x = 620.84 × 272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.02x = 169,427.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,427.24/450.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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