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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.71, 621.89 and 273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.71, 621.89 and 273.62 is: 377.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.71 : 621.89 = 273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.71/621.89 = 273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.71x = 621.89 × 273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.71x = 170,157.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,157.06/450.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.54

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