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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.40, 621.48 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.40, 621.48 and 273.48 is: 377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.40 : 621.48 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.40/621.48 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.40x = 621.48 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.40x = 169,962.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,962.35/450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.36

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