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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.88, 622.14 and 276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.88, 622.14 and 276.22 is: 381.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.88 : 622.14 = 276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.88/622.14 = 276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.88x = 622.14 × 276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.88x = 171,847.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,847.51/450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.14

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