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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.50, 621.41 and 275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.50, 621.41 and 275.54 is: 380.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.50 : 621.41 = 275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.50/621.41 = 275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.50x = 621.41 × 275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.50x = 171,220.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,220.89/450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.07

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