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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.23, 621.05 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.23, 621.05 and 273.06 is: 376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.23 : 621.05 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.23/621.05 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.23x = 621.05 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.23x = 169,582.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,582.55/450.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.66

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