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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.44, 621.52 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.44, 621.52 and 275.84 is: 380.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.44 : 621.52 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.44/621.52 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.44x = 621.52 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.44x = 171,440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,440.08/450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.61

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