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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.65, 622.05 and 273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.65, 622.05 and 273.71 is: 377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.65 : 622.05 = 273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.65/622.05 = 273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.65x = 622.05 × 273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.65x = 170,261.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,261.31/450.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.81

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