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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.79, 622.14 and 276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.79, 622.14 and 276.03 is: 380.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.79 : 622.14 = 276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.79/622.14 = 276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.79x = 622.14 × 276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.79x = 171,729.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,729.30/450.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.95

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