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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.72, 621.87 and 273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.72, 621.87 and 273.63 is: 377.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.72 : 621.87 = 273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.72/621.87 = 273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.72x = 621.87 × 273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.72x = 170,162.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,162.29/450.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.53

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