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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.27, 673.41 and 276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.27, 673.41 and 276.51 is: 413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.27 : 673.41 = 276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.27/673.41 = 276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.27x = 673.41 × 276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.27x = 186,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,204.60/450.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.54

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