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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.90, 622.14 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.90, 622.14 and 276.24 is: 381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.90 : 622.14 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.90/622.14 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.90x = 622.14 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.90x = 171,859.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,859.95/450.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.15

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