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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.81, 622.17 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.81, 622.17 and 273.78 is: 377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.81 : 622.17 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.81/622.17 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.81x = 622.17 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.81x = 170,337.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,337.70/450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.85

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