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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.86, 622.20 and 276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.86, 622.20 and 276.20 is: 381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.86 : 622.20 = 276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.86/622.20 = 276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.86x = 622.20 × 276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.86x = 171,851.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,851.64/450.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.16

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