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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.66, 621.54 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.66, 621.54 and 275.88 is: 380.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.66 : 621.54 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.66/621.54 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.66x = 621.54 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.66x = 171,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,470.46/450.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.49

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