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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.54, 621.77 and 273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.54, 621.77 and 273.51 is: 377.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.54 : 621.77 = 273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.54/621.77 = 273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.54x = 621.77 × 273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.54x = 170,058.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,058.95/450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.46

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