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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.09, 621.18 and 273.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.09, 621.18 and 273.05 is: 376.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.09 : 621.18 = 273.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.09/621.18 = 273.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.09x = 621.18 × 273.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.09x = 169,610.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,610.28/450.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.84

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