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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.20, 621.07 and 275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.20, 621.07 and 275.51 is: 380.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.20 : 621.07 = 275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.20/621.07 = 275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.20x = 621.07 × 275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.20x = 171,111.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,111.00/450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.08

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