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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.07, 621.16 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.07, 621.16 and 273.12 is: 376.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.07 : 621.16 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.07/621.16 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.07x = 621.16 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.07x = 169,651.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,651.22/450.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.94

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