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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.38, 621.46 and 275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.38, 621.46 and 275.68 is: 380.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.38 : 621.46 = 275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.38/621.46 = 275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.38x = 621.46 × 275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.38x = 171,324.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,324.09/450.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.40

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