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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.29, 621 and 273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.29, 621 and 273.23 is: 376.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.29 : 621 = 273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.29/621 = 273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.29x = 621 × 273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.29x = 169,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,672.73/450.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.81

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