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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.11, 621.15 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.11, 621.15 and 275.46 is: 380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.11 : 621.15 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.11/621.15 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.11x = 621.15 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.11x = 171,098.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,098.62/450.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.12

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