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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.45, 621.65 and 275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.45, 621.65 and 275.82 is: 380.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.45 : 621.65 = 275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.45/621.65 = 275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.45x = 621.65 × 275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.45x = 171,459.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,459.02/450.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.64

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