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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.52, 621.66 and 275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.52, 621.66 and 275.80 is: 380.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.52 : 621.66 = 275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.52/621.66 = 275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.52x = 621.66 × 275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.52x = 171,453.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,453.83/450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.57

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