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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.57, 621.90 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.57, 621.90 and 275.97 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.57 : 621.90 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.57/621.90 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.57x = 621.90 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.57x = 171,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,625.74/450.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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