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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.10, 621.26 and 273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.10, 621.26 and 273.08 is: 376.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.10 : 621.26 = 273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.10/621.26 = 273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.10x = 621.26 × 273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.10x = 169,650.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,650.57/450.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.92

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