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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.58, 622.11 and 276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.58, 622.11 and 276.04 is: 381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.58 : 622.11 = 276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.58/622.11 = 276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.58x = 622.11 × 276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.58x = 171,727.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,727.24/450.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.12

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