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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.54, 621.54 and 273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.54, 621.54 and 273.42 is: 377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.54 : 621.54 = 273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.54/621.54 = 273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.54x = 621.54 × 273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.54x = 169,941.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,941.47/450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.20

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