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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.08, 621.03 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.08, 621.03 and 273.02 is: 376.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.08 : 621.03 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.08/621.03 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.08x = 621.03 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.08x = 169,553.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,553.61/450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.72

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