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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.82, 675.22 and 274.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.82, 675.22 and 274.65 is: 411.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.82 : 675.22 = 274.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.82/675.22 = 274.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.82x = 675.22 × 274.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.82x = 185,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,444.42/450.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.35

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