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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.81, 621.83 and 276.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.81, 621.83 and 276.17 is: 380.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.81 : 621.83 = 276.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.81/621.83 = 276.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.81x = 621.83 × 276.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.81x = 171,726.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,726.30/450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.93

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