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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.92, 622.38 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.92, 622.38 and 273.94 is: 378.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.92 : 622.38 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.92/622.38 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.92x = 622.38 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.92x = 170,494.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,494.25/450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.10

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