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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.13, 621.16 and 275.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.13, 621.16 and 275.47 is: 380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.13 : 621.16 = 275.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.13/621.16 = 275.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.13x = 621.16 × 275.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.13x = 171,110.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,110.95/450.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.14

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