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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.12, 621.50 and 275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.12, 621.50 and 275.70 is: 380.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.12 : 621.50 = 275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.12/621.50 = 275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.12x = 621.50 × 275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.12x = 171,346.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,346.17/450.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.67

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