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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.25, 621.31 and 275.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.25, 621.31 and 275.59 is: 380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.25 : 621.31 = 275.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.25/621.31 = 275.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.25x = 621.31 × 275.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.25x = 171,222.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,222.34/450.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.29

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