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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.43, 621.49 and 273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.43, 621.49 and 273.39 is: 377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.43 : 621.49 = 273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.43/621.49 = 273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.43x = 621.49 × 273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.43x = 169,908.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,908.78/450.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.21

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