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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.78, 621.81 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.78, 621.81 and 276 is: 380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.78 : 621.81 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.78/621.81 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.78x = 621.81 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.78x = 171,619.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,619.56/450.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.72

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