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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.50, 621.70 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.50, 621.70 and 275.94 is: 380.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.50 : 621.70 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.50/621.70 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.50x = 621.70 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.50x = 171,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,551.90/450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.80

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