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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.70, 621.97 and 276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.70, 621.97 and 276.04 is: 380.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.70 : 621.97 = 276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.70/621.97 = 276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.70x = 621.97 × 276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.70x = 171,690.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,690.50/450.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.94

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