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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.34, 621.69 and 275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.34, 621.69 and 275.74 is: 380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.34 : 621.69 = 275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.34/621.69 = 275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.34x = 621.69 × 275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.34x = 171,424.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,424.80/450.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.66

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