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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.90, 622.15 and 273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.90, 622.15 and 273.92 is: 377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.90 : 622.15 = 273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.90/622.15 = 273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.90x = 622.15 × 273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.90x = 170,415.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,415.53/450.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.95

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