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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.76, 622.05 and 276.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.76, 622.05 and 276.07 is: 380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.76 : 622.05 = 276.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.76/622.05 = 276.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.76x = 622.05 × 276.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.76x = 171,724.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,724.85/450.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.97

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