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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.09, 620.94 and 272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.09, 620.94 and 272.93 is: 376.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.09 : 620.94 = 272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.09/620.94 = 272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.09x = 620.94 × 272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.09x = 169,471.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,471.07/450.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.53

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