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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.83, 621.95 and 273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.83, 621.95 and 273.80 is: 377.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.83 : 621.95 = 273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.83/621.95 = 273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.83x = 621.95 × 273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.83x = 170,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,285.43/450.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.72

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